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LX05 WBE

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,107 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 16,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,214 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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LX05 WBE is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX05 WBE, 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 LX05 WBE registered?

LX05 WBE is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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