MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Both Sides (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Incorrect retaining pin fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust heat shield clamps broken
offside front tyre worn bald on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
exhaust heat shield clamps broken
offside front tyre worn bald on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ADVISE both rear tyres cracking
ADVISE n/s front tyre inner edge wearing/cracking
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advise both rear tyres cracking
Advise n/s front tyre inner edge wearing/cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF55 ERZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GF55 ERZ, 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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GF55 ERZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.
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