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GV05 EPC

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 113,358 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 113,358 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,868 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 101,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,282 miles

both front tyres have outer side wall kerbing damage

both headlamp lenses deteriorated giving a poor beam image

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,970 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lamp lenses in a poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lamp lenses in a poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,904 miles

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has cut (no cords present)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 46,468 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,901 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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GV05 EPC is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 EPC, 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 EPC is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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