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GR55 ZHC

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ZHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 79,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 66,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,054 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 ZHC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

GR55 ZHC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is GR55 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 ZHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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