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GP55 KTA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,272 mi
Last recorded130,272 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 115,201 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 106,220 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2017 101,921 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2017 101,921 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,511 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 KTA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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