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RY05 VHT

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 VHT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 136,359 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 132,882 miles

Inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,913 miles

rear inner sills corrosion

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,381 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 109,769 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 109,765 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 89,203 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 74,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 74,624 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 31 May 2011 59,716 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 59,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,796 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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RY05 VHT is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY05 VHT, 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 RY05 VHT registered?

RY05 VHT is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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