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GP55 UCW

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UCW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 136,143 miles

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

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 129,511 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 129,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 127,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 100,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,205 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 UCW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

GP55 UCW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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