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HJ05 KLS

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KLS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,836 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Device detached from sub frame (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45x17 ()

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45x17 ()

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,852 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges + side wall quite badly damaged.215/45/17

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,988 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges + side wall quite badly damaged.215/45/17

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,220 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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HJ05 KLS is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HJ05 KLS, 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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HJ05 KLS is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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