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GV05 KFR

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 78,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,133 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 72,133 miles

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

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

tracking needs doing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 57,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,suggest tracking be checked,nearside wiper deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,278 miles

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,754 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 KFR is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KFR, 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 GV05 KFR registered?

GV05 KFR is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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