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GR55 ZLN

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ZLN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 144,698 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,045 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,045 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,820 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 27 Feb 2013 60,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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GR55 ZLN is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR55 ZLN is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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