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GF55 XBO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP/CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 97,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP/CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,280 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and on edges .

Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,836 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,470 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 22,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,672 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,380 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
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GF55 XBO 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 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XBO, 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 GF55 XBO registered?

GF55 XBO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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