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AO55 YWJ

2005 Lexus GS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YWJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 117,482 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,625 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 106,625 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,362 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s manifold down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 101,081 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s manifold down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2018 93,150 miles

both headlight lenses deteriating

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,075 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating off side (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly installed? (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,972 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in treads of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

serious corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f disc corroded and scored o/s/r disc corroded and scored o/s/f disc corroded and scored o/s/r disc corroded and scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,747 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS250?

Based on 1,639 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
5,802
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 8
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AO55 YWJ is a 2005 Lexus GS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

The most common reason a Lexus GS250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 YWJ is a 2005 Lexus GS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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