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GP55 URN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 URN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of offside catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under bonnet and under vehicle panels reduce access

Fail 14 Oct 2021 131,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under bonnet and under vehicle panels reduce access

Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,538 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust clamp on front behind nearside catalytic convertor insecure

fuel vapour is noticeable but no leak found ( fuel tank 1/4 full )

general corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 125,510 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both main beams (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust clamp on front behind nearside catalytic convertor insecure

fuel vapour is noticeable but no leak found ( fuel tank 1/4 full )

general corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,087 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 120,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe under drivers floor plate (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,768 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine and underbody covers fitted

n/s/f tire sidewall in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine and underbody covers fitted

n/s/f tire sidewall in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,216 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 URN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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