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GP55 DSO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 DSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 80,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 77,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 77,813 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 75,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 74,455 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 72,577 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 72,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2020 70,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,494 miles

Advise both front tyres inner edges tread wearing low.

Fail 11 May 2017 53,466 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre inner edges low on tread

Pass 13 May 2016 48,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,636 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,705 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2008 15,898 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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GP55 DSO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GP55 DSO, 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 GP55 DSO registered?

GP55 DSO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GP55 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 DSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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