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GP55 ENU

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 ENU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 146,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 130,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 130,792 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 120,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 120,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,517 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 101,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 101,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 92,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 91,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 90,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 15 May 2017 90,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,053 miles

Front Lower engine undertray fitted

Front Upper engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,653 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,461 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,325 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,272 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,932 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 ENU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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