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YM55 UHC

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UHC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 148,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 148,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 140,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working & offside front - flashing/working intermittently. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,695 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,621 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 3 May 2014 105,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 100,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 90,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,797 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,396 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 10 Feb 2009 53,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YM55 UHC is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM55 UHC, 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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YM55 UHC is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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