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PY05 OAL

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,045 mi
Last recorded102,045 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 OAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,045 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,785 miles

Nearside Rear Where subframe mounts meets chassie have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 87,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,200 miles

REAR SUPENSION COMPONENTS AND PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED

Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,200 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

REAR SUPENSION COMPONENTS AND PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,999 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 20 Feb 2013 53,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 424,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,289 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,972 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 21,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,456 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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PY05 OAL is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY05 OAL, 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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PY05 OAL is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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