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LEXUS IS2502005 · 2.5L PETROL

GW55 ACJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 174,892 miles recorded, this GREY 2005 LEXUS IS250 runs on PETROL with a 2499cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
2499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy and has demonstrated a stable maintenance trend following its most recent test in December 2025. It passed the inspection with 174,892 miles and no defects, maintaining a clean record for the current year. While there was a failure recorded in late 2024, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass in the following year suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing mechanical requirements as they arise. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between annual tests, with roughly 3,500 miles covered between December 2024 and 2025, and approximately 3,900 miles in the year prior. This low-to-moderate usage indicates regular use, which is often beneficial for seals and mechanical components compared to a vehicle that sits stationary, showing no signs of long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as these are common wear points for a car of this era. Given the single failure in December 2024, it is advisable to verify that the specific components addressed during that period remain in good condition. Additionally, with the mileage exceeding 170,000 miles, a thorough check for structural rust on the chassis and underbody is essential to ensure the longevity of the vehicle despite the clean recent MOT history.

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75
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy and has demonstrated a stable maintenance trend following its most recent test in December 2025. It passed the inspection with 174,892 miles and no defects, maintaining a clean record for the current year. While there was a failure recorded in late 2024, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass in the following year suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing mechanical requirements as they arise. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between annual tests, with roughly 3,500 miles covered between December 2024 and 2025, and approximately 3,900 miles in the year prior. This low-to-moderate usage indicates regular use, which is often beneficial for seals and mechanical components compared to a vehicle that sits stationary, showing no signs of long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as these are common wear points for a car of this era. Given the single failure in December 2024, it is advisable to verify that the specific components addressed during that period remain in good condition. Additionally, with the mileage exceeding 170,000 miles, a thorough check for structural rust on the chassis and underbody is essential to ensure the longevity of the vehicle despite the clean recent MOT history.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (GW55 ACJ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to December 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Lexus has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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