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GP55 EDO

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

223,405 mi
Last recorded223,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EDO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 223,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 223,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sheered NSR box, Rear center loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Sheered NSR box, Rear center loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 217,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sub frame support mount corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 208,133 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2023 196,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 192,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 183,821 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 177,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 160,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 19 Oct 2015 132,622 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 132,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,652 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 107,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,039 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GP55 EDO is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 EDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP55 EDO is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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