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GV55 DWW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,506 mi
Last recorded141,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 141,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 135,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 135,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts /tears on side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,529 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,975 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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GV55 DWW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GV55 DWW, 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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GV55 DWW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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