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GR55 YWB

2005 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,922 mi
Last recorded222,922 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 220D Se-l103,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YWB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 222,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2021 215,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 211,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly rusty

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2019 197,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 197,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 180,819 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 163,757 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre's wearing close to limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 6 May 2016 144,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,081 miles

nearside front stability control link broken

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,160 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 66,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 41,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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GR55 YWB is a 2005 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 103,029 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 Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 YWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR55 YWB is a 2005 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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