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GP55 UEZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,523 mi
Last recorded139,523 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 139,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 103,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,128 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 94,948 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking too much (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,650 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 69,650 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear disc s worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,617 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,494 miles

both front tyres bald on inner tread edges

n/s/front tyre has cut on outer wall rib

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,493 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on inner tread edges

n/s/front tyre has cut on outer wall rib

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,176 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 UEZ 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 65.2%.

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 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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