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FP55 GZR

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

112,869 mi
Last recorded112,869 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 GZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,869 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 112,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Projected image cannot be seen. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Projected image cannot be seen. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has been run flat and worn sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn bald over inner tread + been run flat and worn sidewalls

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has been run flat and worn sidewalls

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald over inner tread + been run flat and worn sidewalls

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut over outer side wall + signs of tyre being run flat

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked but usable (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjusted on lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has cut over outer side wall + signs of tyre being run flat

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked but usable (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 99,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has cut over outer side wall + signs of tyre being run flat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged tyre driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread but not worth repairing tyre ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,645 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged tyre driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread but not worth repairing tyre ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,372 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 84,372 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,719 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,603 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,452 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 15 May 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre worn on outer shoulders

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 22 May 2014 57,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,284 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,691 miles

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

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

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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FP55 GZR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP55 GZR, 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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FP55 GZR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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