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GV55 KFF

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,985 mi
Last recorded204,985 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 204,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 204,982 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 198,517 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

osf and nsf shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2023 192,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 184,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 177,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2018 162,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from the mirror, have tried to remove but may cause damage to items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not visable on the beam tester (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not visable on the beam tester (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre belt buckle not available(trapped under the seat?) (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

foot brake low

n/s/r seat belt missing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 158,281 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 120,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,666 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall startimg to shred

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,567 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 46,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,156 miles

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

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

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 KFF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV55 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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