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GR55 ZVV

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,320 mi
Last recorded150,320 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 150,320 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabilizer/ mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,709 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 145,709 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,838 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 140,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 135,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 135,906 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 129,746 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 129,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,069 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn to zero on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 106,693 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and worn to zero on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,599 miles

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,929 miles

offside front tyre splitting on inner shoulder

very slight bind noted at nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,186 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,184 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,502 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,699 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 63,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,682 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,571 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 ZVV is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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