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GV55 KRK

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 75,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 71,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 63,884 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,171 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,774 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 KRK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KRK, 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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What year was GV55 KRK registered?

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

Is GV55 KRK safe to buy?

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