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2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,573 mi
Last recorded173,573 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 GWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 173,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 173,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 166,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 160,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 146,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 125,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 81,332 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 81,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 78,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 71,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,765 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,837 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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W8 GWD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W8 GWD, 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 W8 GWD registered?

W8 GWD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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