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YY55 NLO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,726 miles

Front both headlamps cloudy but still show a beam image

fuel tank breather pipe rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil level is on minimum

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil level is on minimum

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 107,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,172 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,707 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,322 miles

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
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YY55 NLO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY55 NLO, 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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What year was YY55 NLO registered?

YY55 NLO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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