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RK05 YAG

2005 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,376 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,846 miles

Slight corrosion t rear inner sills and offside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,596 miles

Rear Inner sills corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Inner sills

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,897 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Inner sills

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,999 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,287 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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RK05 YAG is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

RK05 YAG is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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