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GV05 WZR

2005 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,604 mi
Last recorded42,604 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,604 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 42,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 42,403 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 42,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,282 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,730 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,334 miles

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,966 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,416 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 35,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,888 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,989 miles

advise both front tyres on limits

advise front tracking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 11,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise both front tyres on limits

advise front tracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 5,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 1,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 408 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 WZR is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

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

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