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GP55 KTG

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,653 mi
Last recorded133,653 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,281 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 125,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,086 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 88,732 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,443 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Wipers slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,592 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,592 miles

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

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Engine management lamp is on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,111 miles

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 53,704 miles

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

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,266 miles

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,708 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GP55 KTG is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 KTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP55 KTG registered?

GP55 KTG is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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