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EF05 YTT

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

209,672 mi
Last recorded209,672 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YTT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 209,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 204,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 200,196 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 200,196 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 195,718 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 191,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 174,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,267 miles

rear pads getting low.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,297 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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EF05 YTT is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF05 YTT, 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 EF05 YTT registered?

EF05 YTT is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 YTT safe to buy?

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