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GP55 EJL

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,215 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached taped but secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached taped but secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion on complete underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,289 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear subframe and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sharp edges taped on wings and bumpers

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,110 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 37,908 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe blew when put in brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Blew on brake test (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,585 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,356 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,720 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 EJL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EJL, 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 EJL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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