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BF05 NCN

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,590 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 61,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,110 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,104 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 59,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 56,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 56,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 52,245 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,520 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,520 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,457 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,194 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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BF05 NCN is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 68,653 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 NCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 NCN registered?

BF05 NCN is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 NCN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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