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GR55 YXV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,434 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 85,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 83,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 80,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,127 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,871 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,856 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 55,897 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,357 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,653 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 YXV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXV, 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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What year was GR55 YXV registered?

GR55 YXV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GR55 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 YXV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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