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BH05 PAH

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,427 mi
Last recorded165,427 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH05 PAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,427 miles

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill borderline

headlamp lenses & aims

Fail 12 Oct 2021 163,425 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill borderline

headlamp lenses & aims

Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,134 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Fail 20 Oct 2020 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2019 136,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre only just legal

Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,177 miles

wear offside front tyre inner edge ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,470 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Aug 2015 109,789 miles

wear both front and offside rear tyres only just legal

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,623 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,682 miles

near side rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear lamp slightly damaged

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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BH05 PAH is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BH05 PAH, 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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BH05 PAH is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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