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GV55 KZC

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,395 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,390 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 80,437 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer missing (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,368 miles

All tyres split and perished on outer shoulders

OSR tyre has cuts to tread area

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 KZC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

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

Is GV55 KZC safe to buy?

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