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GV55 KZM

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 118,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 107,931 miles

Nearside Mirror casing damaged.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 96,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 7 Sep 2019 96,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,187 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,234 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Apr 2016 74,168 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,519 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,815 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

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 KZM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

GV55 KZM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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