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GP55 EAF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 119,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 119,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 115,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 115,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 112,039 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,119 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 108,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,128 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s tyre wear suggests that the wheel alighment requires checking strong advie (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted preventing thourough inspection of vehicle components

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,453 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)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GP55 EAF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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