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P21 GRY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,815 mi
Last recorded140,815 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 GRY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 140,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 136,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 136,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 88,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,364 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,804 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P21 GRY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P21 GRY, 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 P21 GRY registered?

P21 GRY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is P21 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 GRY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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