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GP55 ENJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,885 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,950 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn !!! (5.2.3 (e))

correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,565 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,625 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 78,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too low also (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several cuts/tears around both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several cuts/tears around both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 72,278 miles

Offside headlight slightly dull

Rear tyres cracking slightly between tread

Registration plates appear to be fitted temporarily on top of other plates

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 May 2017 66,444 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2016 59,826 miles

both front tyres on inner edge wearing close to limit

Pass 5 May 2015 54,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 49,496 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,942 miles

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 8 Mar 2012 36,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,413 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 ENJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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