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GR55 ZGB

2005 Lexus IS220

Green Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,747 mi
Last recorded188,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ZGB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 188,747 miles

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 10 Nov 2022 185,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 185,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 180,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 178,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 172,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 172,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,957 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 161,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 146,229 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,368 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 98,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 87,818 miles

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

diesel emissions trigger point not met

Pass 20 Oct 2012 87,818 miles

diesel emissions trigger point not met

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,130 miles

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,129 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,720 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GR55 ZGB is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Green with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR55 ZGB registered?

GR55 ZGB is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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