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GR55 ZVD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

187,499 mi
Last recorded187,499 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 187,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 181,828 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 171,862 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,186 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,582 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 94,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

surface corrosion to rear sub frame and mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,963 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,543 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,377 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 ZVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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