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GV05 BEJ

2005 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,593 mi
Last recorded184,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 184,593 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 184,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 174,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look 2-3mm ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are split and coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass smashed ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 163,221 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Smashed (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror glass pointing up (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD ! On inner edge and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look 2-3mm ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are split and coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass smashed ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on outer edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Size 235/55 VR18 4X4

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 127,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,571 miles

bonnet cable broken

front brake reaction bushes worn

nearside rear roll bush worn

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

parking brake adjustment needed

rear brake discs very badly corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,587 miles

front brake pads low

front brake reaction bushes worn

front discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

front brake reaction bushes worn

front discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,010 miles

front number plate cracked

rear pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,284 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV05 BEJ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 BEJ, 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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GV05 BEJ is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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