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GY05 HMX

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,064 mi
Last recorded95,064 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,726 miles

general under side surface corrosion

o/s rear number plate light dim

Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,417 miles

headlamps wont turn off

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,950 miles

lights don't fully turn off

n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

o/s front tyre low on tread

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 17 Nov 2022 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has a hole of corrosion 30cm away from suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and in tread - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2021 81,089 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,719 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance requirements just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 74,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance requirements just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,099 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,099 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,825 miles

Advise only very slight loss of grease to both front lower ball joints.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 39,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,016 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2008 23,976 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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GY05 HMX 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 85.7%.

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 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 GY05 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

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

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