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GY05 HVW

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,446 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,785 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass deteriorated ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 94,126 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning lamp illuminated (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass deteriorated ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc has light surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc has light surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,479 miles

under guards fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,700 miles

front tyres worm on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of headlight lenses

advise rear suspension/light? sensor bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,905 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 HVW is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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