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GR55 BYU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,050 mi
Last recorded138,050 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,050 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,909 miles

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

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 30 Dec 2021 133,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 128,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,474 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,127 miles

near/side/front tyre as damage to outer side wall no cords or ply showing

Fail 12 Dec 2016 86,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near/side/front tyre as damage to outer side wall no cords or ply showing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 41,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front NO plate cracked but not likly to miss read and its secure.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,363 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 34,363 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,919 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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GR55 BYU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR55 BYU, 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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GR55 BYU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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