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GP55 HJU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,574 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 72,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,607 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,772 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,195 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 34,195 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 17,665 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 HJU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

GP55 HJU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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