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AY55 XCD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 126,351 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,392 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,074 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 103,876 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,955 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 70,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,809 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,251 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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AY55 XCD 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 AY55 XCD, 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 AY55 XCD registered?

AY55 XCD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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