CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM54 LGA

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 LGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 130,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow in operation (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear the rear suspension parts are corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,968 miles

Rear sub-frame mounting washers on top of rubber bush part heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 125,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear sub-frame mounting washers on top of rubber bush part heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 121,023 miles

suspension parts at the rear have started to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,245 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing ion inner edge.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 109,778 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 109,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn low and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,096 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,096 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,842 miles

under trays

Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,842 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays

Pass 4 May 2016 88,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres are of a winter type

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,458 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,086 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,856 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM54 LGA is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM54 LGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM54 LGA?

You can check the full history of MM54 LGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM54 LGA registered?

MM54 LGA is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is MM54 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM54 LGA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM54 LGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM54 LGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.