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GP55 FFJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,863 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 129,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no obvious pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no obvious pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield adrift but noy likely to become detatched

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 125,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,648 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer & Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,480 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,029 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 81,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2012 81,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,120 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 80,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,575 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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 FFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FFJ, 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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What year was GP55 FFJ registered?

GP55 FFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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