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CA54 UEF

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,333 mi
Last recorded110,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,333 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light n/w

Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,693 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,495 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,402 miles

eml on

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S Fog lamp inop

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013

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

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

front number plate cracked not likely to be mis-read

oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,699 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

frt tyres inneredges worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,507 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

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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CA54 UEF is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA54 UEF, 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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CA54 UEF is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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