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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
under guards fitted
front tyres worm on edges
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
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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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