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GR55 YXU

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,660 mi
Last recorded150,660 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 150,660 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,202 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 122,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 109,105 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locking pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,843 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake just met requirement at 16%

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,539 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,986 miles

All tyres low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All tyres low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,082 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,110 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,586 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,303 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 YXU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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