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AO55 YWT

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,130 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,044 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,619 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,881 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,578 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)

Offside front headlamp has slight delayed operation when switching off main beam.

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 YWT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

AO55 YWT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AO55 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 YWT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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