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GV55 KCA

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,174 mi
Last recorded151,174 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 147,243 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield rattling front

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Bush Bottom Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Bush Bottom Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,093 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,316 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,895 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,895 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,825 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 36,233 miles

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

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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GV55 KCA is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV55 KCA, 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 GV55 KCA registered?

GV55 KCA is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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