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GP55 DSV

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,529 mi
Last recorded162,529 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 DSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen has a chip less than 40mm in swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2024 160,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 158,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PCS light on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 154,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PCS light on

Pass 31 Oct 2020 151,356 miles

AFS warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

PCS warning lamp on

Fail 24 Oct 2020 151,159 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at join) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at join) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

AFS warning lamp on

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

PCS warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,982 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 141,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,376 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge

both rear tyres only just legal

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

n/s/f brake slightly late

Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 tyres wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres low on inside edge

both rear tyres only just legal

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

n/s/f brake slightly late

Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML lights staying ON

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both/ near side pattern slightly weak (1.7.5a)

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and have inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,400 miles

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)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,762 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,378 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 DSV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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