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FN05 XZZ

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,230 mi
Last recorded243,230 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 243,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 228,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 217,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 209,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 180,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 152,228 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 127,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,945 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,579 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 100,579 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,022 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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FN05 XZZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FN05 XZZ, 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 FN05 XZZ registered?

FN05 XZZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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