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GR55 ZPS

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,946 mi
Last recorded71,946 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ZPS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,134 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,605 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,997 miles

both headlamps lenses milky

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,070 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 56,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,208 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,610 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,044 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GR55 ZPS is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 ZPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR55 ZPS registered?

GR55 ZPS is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is GR55 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 ZPS 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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