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GP55 EDV

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,710 mi
Last recorded127,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 125,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside rear bush have started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake requirements only just met

suspension parts are corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 125,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

most suspension parts are corroded

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Dec 2022 120,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front nearside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe between boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 120,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front nearside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe between boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On N/S of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At main mounting points . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 113,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On N/S of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At main mounting points . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened At mounting point area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,254 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged, not to cords at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre shoulder blocks on inner edge wearing unevenly. Can cause wheel bearing symptoms.

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre shoulder blocks on inner edge wearing unevenly. Can cause wheel bearing symptoms.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2015 71,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 63,166 miles

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,518 miles

very slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,168 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear low and starting to crack in the tread

Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,564 miles

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
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GP55 EDV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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