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PX54 HCD

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,578 mi
Last recorded129,578 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HCD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,578 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s headlight poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind o/s/f brake (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damp around n/s/f brake calliper

Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,819 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 116,723 miles

Outer sills weak/rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2022 116,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Outer sills weak/rusty

Pass 7 May 2021 113,665 miles

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

Slight oil leak engine

Fail 7 May 2021 113,665 miles

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

Slight oil leak engine

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint of center section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,025 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure Bracket broken (3.6.I.1)

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,793 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,526 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 47,526 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 18,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PX54 HCD is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX54 HCD, 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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PX54 HCD is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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