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R12 SUT

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,857 mi
Last recorded55,857 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,540 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,811 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn and front brake pads getting low

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,041 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,753 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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R12 SUT is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R12 SUT, 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 R12 SUT registered?

R12 SUT is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is R12 SUT safe to buy?

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