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DU05 NZZ

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,496 mi
Last recorded135,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,691 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,691 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2014 90,981 miles

Fuel flap release handle not securely held down inside car

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,915 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,297 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,695 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,894 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators/offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

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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DU05 NZZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 NZZ, 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 DU05 NZZ registered?

DU05 NZZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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