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GR55 YZV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 116,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 116,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and slight outter side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 107,355 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and slight outter side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,090 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 75,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,836 miles

Engine overs and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall surface damage.

Fail 6 May 2016 61,836 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine overs and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall surface damage.

Pass 8 May 2015 56,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,185 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,007 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,007 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,516 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 YZV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

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

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