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CE05 OWR

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,758 mi
Last recorded113,758 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,758 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,554 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH DUE TO BEING SO LOW (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,838 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp level adjuster insecure on rear subframe

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,660 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,724 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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CE05 OWR is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE05 OWR, 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 CE05 OWR registered?

CE05 OWR is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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