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GP05 VYX

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,729 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 49,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,722 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 45,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 43,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,239 miles

Front headlamps going 'milky' no effect on pattern at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,239 miles

Front headlamps going 'milky' no effect on pattern at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 38,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall has small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing outer shoulder

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,677 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 23,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,451 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,115 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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GP05 VYX is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYX, 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 GP05 VYX registered?

GP05 VYX is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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