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GP55 EPL

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,877 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 99,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 89,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,666 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 84,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,301 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,301 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,970 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

anti skid light on

eng light on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,116 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 22 Nov 2013 49,472 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 49,472 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,059 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,660 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GP55 EPL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

GP55 EPL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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