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GP55 KTE

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 107,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 103,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,041 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 83,040 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,577 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 79,577 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,928 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,729 miles

offside rear light cluster lens cracked (not showing white light)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,631 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 KTE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

GP55 KTE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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