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GW55 AFA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 AFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2026 85,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,984 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 75,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade jumping up screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to side wall, been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,548 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,531 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,529 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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GW55 AFA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GW55 AFA, 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 GW55 AFA registered?

GW55 AFA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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