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BJ55 YUT

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,949 mi
Last recorded165,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 165,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 148,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 144,347 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 138,779 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 138,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,621 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 14 Dec 2017 119,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,228 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 9 Dec 2016 111,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.37mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,576 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges. 245/45R17 95W

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 59,246 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,507 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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BJ55 YUT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ55 YUT, 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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BJ55 YUT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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