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GY05 HVT

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,895 mi
Last recorded115,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,895 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 115,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked on inside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 106,041 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

managment light on

Fail 19 May 2015 106,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

managment light on

Pass 20 May 2014 94,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,625 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 82,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 82,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp washer defective

Pass 19 May 2011 56,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,241 miles

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

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 HVT is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

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

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