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YF55 GUU

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,413 mi
Last recorded149,413 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 GUU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 142,733 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 142,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,613 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,613 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,358 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 98,189 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,926 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,038 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,524 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,524 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,776 miles

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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YF55 GUU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF55 GUU, 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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What year was YF55 GUU registered?

YF55 GUU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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