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YX55 VJE

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

187,934 mi
Last recorded187,934 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 187,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 187,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 185,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 175,133 miles

Crack in nearside windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 163,222 miles

Crack to mid lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,944 miles

Crack in mid lower windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outer egdes

Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outer egdes

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,733 miles

both front tyres outer wall ribs have cuts

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,674 miles

rear discs on inner face are correded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,706 miles

NOTE N/S/FRONT TYRE HAS BORDER LINE CUT ON INNER WALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YX55 VJE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX55 VJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX55 VJE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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