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GY55 YEU

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,766 mi
Last recorded114,766 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YEU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,817 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,482 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 28 Nov 2013 70,009 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,992 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 36,992 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 17 Nov 2008 27,145 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GY55 YEU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Red 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 YEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY55 YEU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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