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GR55 ZHW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,325 mi
Last recorded158,325 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 158,325 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 158,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,023 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,293 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jan 2011 56,482 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,658 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,386 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 25,386 miles

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

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

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 ZHW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

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

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