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HG05 OXV

2005 Lexus IS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,307 mi
Last recorded67,307 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 67,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shields

Signs of oil around sump

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and Nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion/ surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2025 67,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shields

Signs of oil around sump

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and Nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion/ surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2024 66,037 miles

rear suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

shields

Pass 18 May 2023 64,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Some dampness (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 May 2023 64,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Some dampness (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 May 2022 63,374 miles

Front Rear suspension arms bushes perishing

Shields and covers fitted

Underside of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 13 May 2022 63,374 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Rear suspension arms bushes perishing

Head lights just passed

Nearside Front Brake caliper signs of dampness

Shields and covers fitted

Underside of vehicle generally corroding

Pass 10 May 2021 62,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 60,127 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 60,127 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,613 miles

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

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

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

dampness around offside front caliper

Pass 1 May 2018 51,280 miles

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

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,376 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing and very near limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,641 miles

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

both front tyre wearing inner edges and near limit

Pass 3 May 2012 26,877 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 4 May 2011 23,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,540 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 13,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,396 miles

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

Offside 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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HG05 OXV is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG05 OXV, 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 HG05 OXV registered?

HG05 OXV is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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