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GR55 ZSV

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,702 mi
Last recorded153,702 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 ZSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 153,702 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 150,706 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front pipe/catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount area and mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Sep 2023 150,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiters torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiters torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm and has a cut in the tread face exposing the cords 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front pipe/catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount area and mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 141,196 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 112,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,914 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,914 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,097 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,634 miles

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

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

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 ZSV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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