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FP55 GZW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 GZW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,403 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust blow

under trays fitted limited inspection

x2sills covered

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,217 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2019 109,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too many pin holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,095 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,108 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,106 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 57,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,694 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,364 miles

Chip in windscreen 'B' zone

Fail 1 Dec 2010 23,364 miles

Chip in windscreen 'B' zone

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,279 miles

All discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,940 miles

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FP55 GZW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZW, 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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What year was FP55 GZW registered?

FP55 GZW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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