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GP55 DTU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 103,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,292 miles

slight reserve travel , foot brake

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,743 miles

Front both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing low,advise

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,815 miles

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

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

engine covers obscuring componants

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,599 miles

front brake discs corroded

hand brake effort low

stonechip o/s area of windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,547 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 DTU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

GP55 DTU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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