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GY55 LBG

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,625 mi
Last recorded85,625 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,625 miles

engine undertray missing

gearbox oil leak

n/s floorpad is damaged/holed

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre has 2 screws in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2011 85,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

n/s floorpad is damaged/holed

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre has 2 screws in tread

engine undertray missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,064 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,824 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

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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GY55 LBG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY55 LBG, 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 GY55 LBG registered?

GY55 LBG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is GY55 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 LBG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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