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MM55 EBG

2005 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,323 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 132,323 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

general rusting to exhaust system in places

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

nearside rear tyre walls slight cracks

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 115,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,194 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,847 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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MM55 EBG is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM55 EBG, 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 MM55 EBG registered?

MM55 EBG is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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