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GX55 BSY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,348 mi
Last recorded145,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,698 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 139,698 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor links missing for H.I.D. headlamp adjust ,both front and rear. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 125,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,745 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 84,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,589 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

small cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

temporary repair carried out to o/s door mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,382 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 58,135 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 43,146 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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GX55 BSY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GX55 BSY, 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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GX55 BSY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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