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MK05 HWX

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,271 mi
Last recorded143,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,271 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Rack Buses Worn

Fail 22 Nov 2023 136,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Rack Buses Worn

Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,224 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 132,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 126,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,475 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,459 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,280 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,066 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,192 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2012 70,527 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,735 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)

Pass 7 May 2010 56,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 43,637 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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MK05 HWX is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK05 HWX, 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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MK05 HWX is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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