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H12 TUT

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,371 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 77,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,394 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,432 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 65,431 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,711 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,977 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 10,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 10,375 miles

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

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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H12 TUT is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H12 TUT, 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 H12 TUT registered?

H12 TUT is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is H12 TUT safe to buy?

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