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GF55 TMY

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 TMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,270 miles

corrosion around rear subframe mounts not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,360 miles

chip in front screen

Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,736 miles

corner of number plate broken

small chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,610 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 95,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,161 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,005 miles

head light pore paten

stone chip on pasenger side

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,311 miles

front number plate craced

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,709 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,663 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,425 miles

front brake getting low front tyres one accetric one directnal

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,440 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

rear inner pads worn possibly wearing low

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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GF55 TMY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 TMY registered?

GF55 TMY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GF55 TMY safe to buy?

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