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GR55 ZHF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,779 mi
Last recorded101,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,658 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,200 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under Trays Fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,482 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 58,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,796 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers only working on one speed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,918 miles

Cuts to OSR tyre tread area

Fail 31 Oct 2011 38,911 miles

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

Cuts to OSR tyre tread area

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,039 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 21,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 ZHF 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 82.6%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

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

Is GR55 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 ZHF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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