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GP55 EEF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,011 mi
Last recorded160,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 160,011 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 159,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 158,644 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,186 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 139,186 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 132,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,708 miles

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

O,S,R handbrake effort slightly low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,773 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,958 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Pass 2 May 2017 83,330 miles

engine & underside covers fitted

front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 68,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,347 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,967 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2009 28,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,317 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 EEF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EEF, 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 EEF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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