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GP55 HGG

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HGG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,526 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,271 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 28 Aug 2015 69,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,282 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,353 miles

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

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

cuts on near side front tyre not through to cords/canvas

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,783 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,127 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,171 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Nov 2008 25,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight pitting at rear discs

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 HGG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

GP55 HGG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is GP55 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 HGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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