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GRZ 8302

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,030 mi
Last recorded147,030 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8302
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 147,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 138,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 125,526 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 101,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,754 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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GRZ 8302 is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRZ 8302, 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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What year was GRZ 8302 registered?

GRZ 8302 is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GRZ 8302 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 8302 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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