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GV05 WZO

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 100,047 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various body and chassis areas starting to rust

Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,460 miles

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,226 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

various body and chassis areas have started to get coroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension and braking components have started get corosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,483 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,268 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,789 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,896 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 36,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,625 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 14,303 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 WZO is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

GV05 WZO is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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