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AO55 YWW

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 152,251 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 145,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 145,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,214 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,214 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,576 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,576 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,945 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 YWW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 AO55 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

AO55 YWW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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