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MH05 KPA

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KPA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 83,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,049 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,228 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,291 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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MH05 KPA is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black 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 MH05 KPA, 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 MH05 KPA registered?

MH05 KPA is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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