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GY05 HVJ

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,214 mi
Last recorded194,214 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 194,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 190,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 186,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 182,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 178,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 178,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panelling (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panelling (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 169,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 164,234 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 164,233 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 151,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight bind in f/n/s brake

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,792 miles

front nearside tyre worn smooth inner edge

front offside tyre worn inner edge

rear offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,791 miles

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

front nearside tyre worn smooth inner edge

front offside tyre worn inner edge

rear offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension level sensor bracket is broken

rear anti roll bar is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 97,744 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,414 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 HVJ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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