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WK55 GJO

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 109,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,859 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 97,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,286 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,156 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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WK55 GJO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WK55 GJO, 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 WK55 GJO registered?

WK55 GJO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is WK55 GJO safe to buy?

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