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GW55 ARO

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 ARO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,295 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2017 116,388 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,591 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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GW55 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW55 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GW55 ARO registered?

GW55 ARO is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is GW55 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 ARO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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