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GP55 EFW

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,797 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 58,797 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Rear left wheel speed sensor (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lambda sensor bank 1 sensor 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,511 miles

front tyre side walls small cuts

rear brake discs poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,337 miles

cuts in offside and nearside front tyre side walls

rear brake pads wearing low

rust on offside rear brake disc

small crack in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,114 miles

rust on offside rear brake disc

small cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 31 Jul 2015 49,114 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

rust on offside rear brake disc

small cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,702 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Aug 2014 39,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,596 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 12,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EFW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP55 EFW registered?

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

Is GP55 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 EFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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