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DA05 AWV

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 AWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 87,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,876 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm with heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm with heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 62,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,744 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,808 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 22,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 14,093 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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DA05 AWV is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA05 AWV, 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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DA05 AWV is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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