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GY55 LBA

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,146 mi
Last recorded192,146 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LBA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 192,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 174,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 156,186 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 21 Feb 2022 156,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear all suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2019 130,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 83,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,189 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GY55 LBA is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY55 LBA registered?

GY55 LBA is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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