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RK05 WXJ

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc corroded due to uneven wear from brake pad

Fail 3 Jun 2023 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc corroded due to uneven wear from brake pad

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,446 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

different size tyres fitted front to rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 65,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has a screw in the tread

off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,523 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,559 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 26,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,651 miles

Nail in tread offside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,231 miles

Front tyres slightly worn inside edges of tread.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,231 miles

Front tyres slightly worn inside edges of tread.

Nearside 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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RK05 WXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK05 WXJ, 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 RK05 WXJ registered?

RK05 WXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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