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J55 MRH

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,022 mi
Last recorded90,022 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MRH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 90,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,524 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Started to delaminate ! (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall has a lump missing. Also wheel rim is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes, / Also parking brake noise in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 68,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Needed refilling with water. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall has a lump missing. Also wheel rim is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes, / Also parking brake noise in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged gouge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 67,130 miles

Bolt missing rear subframe support bracket N/S/R

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 64,349 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,680 miles

front brake pads 75% worn approx

rear brake pads appear low?

Pass 20 May 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,332 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)

rear brake pads appear to becoming low ?

Pass 24 May 2012 54,044 miles

rear brake pads appear worn?

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 24 May 2011 51,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,028 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,928 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 May 2009 44,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,958 miles

damage front no plate

handbrake travel

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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J55 MRH is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J55 MRH, 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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J55 MRH is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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