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GR55 ZMX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,660 mi
Last recorded125,660 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 125,660 miles

General underside very corroded

Offside brake back plate missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,336 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,017 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,951 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))

Rear both shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front /centre and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Rear both shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,073 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,073 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,823 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on the edges

Rear brake linings require inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,823 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on the edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake linings require inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,330 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 ZMX 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 78.3%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

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

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