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GL55 GBY

2005 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,146 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 109,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper Insecure / Slightly Lose

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Offside Rear Body Damage/ Dent No Sharp Edge

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 109,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper Insecure / Slightly Lose

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Offside Rear Body Damage/ Dent No Sharp Edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,636 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 95,636 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,714 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,161 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,371 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 28,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,260 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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GL55 GBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,500cc 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 GL55 GBY, 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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GL55 GBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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