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PX55 GXH

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GXH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 150,992 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 150,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 150,899 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 120,701 miles

Both front and rear shocks corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 120,701 miles

Both front and rear shocks corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 99,197 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear exhaust damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 15 May 2023 99,197 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear exhaust damaged

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 27 May 2022 98,451 miles

nsr exhaust damaged

Fail 23 May 2022 98,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nsr exhaust damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 96,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 93,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded and weak. centre exhaust pipe heat shield clamps corroded and insecure

rear anti roll bar excessively corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 93,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded and weak. centre exhaust pipe heat shield clamps corroded and insecure

rear anti roll bar excessively corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,080 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,484 miles

rear pads are low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,598 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,525 miles

front ns tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,787 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 36,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,405 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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PX55 GXH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PX55 GXH, 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 PX55 GXH registered?

PX55 GXH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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