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GP55 EPD

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,399 mi
Last recorded152,399 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EPD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 152,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,077 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 142,077 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,884 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,946 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 133,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,089 miles

VSC light is on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,328 miles

Engine light on.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,464 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,592 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 EPD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPD, 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 EPD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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