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MW55 RDO

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,517 mi
Last recorded155,517 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 RDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,517 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 155,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 142,323 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 142,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 140,207 miles

Front lens deteriorating

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 140,206 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Front lens deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,985 miles

Front tire wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 25 Jan 2017 136,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front tire wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,129 miles

Front headlight lens slightly deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing

baby seat fitted

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front headlight lens slightly deteriorating

Rear brake pads wearing

baby seat fitted

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 129,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear o/s/r brake pipes corroding

some oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,749 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in tread and damaged on sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,576 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 112,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,914 miles

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

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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MW55 RDO is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MW55 RDO, 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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MW55 RDO is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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