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L666 GAN

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,718 mi
Last recorded35,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 GAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 35,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 33,094 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 31,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 30,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,884 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,187 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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L666 GAN is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L666 GAN, 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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L666 GAN is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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