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AO55 YWG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,323 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad radial cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

beam image poor

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,340 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Nov 2022 107,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,572 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,887 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,429 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,364 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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AO55 YWG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO55 YWG, 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 AO55 YWG registered?

AO55 YWG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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