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YY55 NNG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,175 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,103 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 111,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed in putty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,329 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,824 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,656 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

n/s wiper split at the end

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,959 miles

O/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,201 miles

205/55vr16v bridgestone re030 o/s/rear tyre low tread

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,007 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 26,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NNG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NNG, 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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YY55 NNG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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