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GY05 HMH

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HMH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 103,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 103,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,541 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 102,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stays on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip & scratches (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,600 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip & scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers empty on arrival (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,085 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension tie rod rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear brake has slight run-out

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,804 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,837 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,755 miles

both rear tyres at the 2mm wear blocks

passenger side door mirror glass corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,942 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 31,936 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GY05 HMH is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY05 HMH, 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 GY05 HMH registered?

GY05 HMH is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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