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GY05 KMV

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,403 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,207 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,846 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald & wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wall damaged 215/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald & wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall kerb damage!!

Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall kerb damage!!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 21,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords shown (replacement recomended asap)

offside rearbtyre damaged on outersidewall no cords shown

Pass 7 May 2010 13,670 miles

all tyres side wall damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,546 miles

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

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 KMV is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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