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WR55 MGZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,968 mi
Last recorded171,968 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 171,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Looks corroded but area heavily built up with mud/dirt making inspection difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Looks corroded but area heavily built up with mud/dirt making inspection difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 166,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 157,522 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 157,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 148,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 133,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,077 miles

engine cover fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,686 miles

EML illuminated advise check and repair

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine trays fitted obscuring the view to components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring the view to underside components

vsc illuminated advise service or repair

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,408 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,141 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,898 miles

air filter not conected to the air induction

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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WR55 MGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR55 MGZ, 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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WR55 MGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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