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GP55 EPA

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,343 mi
Last recorded139,343 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,343 miles

Offside Front dipped beam light intensity obviously reduced

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 138,625 miles

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

Front Wiper blades slightly screeching

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2018 136,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 132,791 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front headlamp dim

Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,727 miles

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

offside front headlamp dim

Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,045 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

offside front windscreen wiper smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perish inner side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 93,634 miles

both front wipers slightly worn

Fail 10 Nov 2012 93,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,246 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2011 86,246 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 78,710 miles

N/S O/S front disc slightly scored and worn

O/S rear Plastic Mud Guard loose from clip

Fail 20 Nov 2010 78,710 miles

N/S O/S front disc slightly scored and worn

O/S rear Plastic Mud Guard loose from clip

Outer Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,552 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre has a bolt in it. replacement recomended

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,213 miles

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

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 EPA 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 82.4%.

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

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