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GP05 KWO

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 KWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 100,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,206 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated Not fully lit (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,609 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,598 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,463 miles

Front items in windscreen

Fail 4 May 2017 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front items in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2016 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 66,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 66,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,488 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 3 May 2012 53,176 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 53,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 45,158 miles

rear tyres are wearing low in center

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,710 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,822 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)

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

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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GP05 KWO is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GP05 KWO, 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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GP05 KWO is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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