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R10 HKO

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,525 mi
Last recorded66,525 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 HKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 66,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 62,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,357 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,328 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,367 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,082 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,891 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 42,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,367 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

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

cracks along both rear tyre wall inner

Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,151 miles

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

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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R10 HKO is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R10 HKO, 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 R10 HKO registered?

R10 HKO is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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