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SC05 GBX

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,850 mi
Last recorded94,850 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 GBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 94,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 94,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,891 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,764 miles

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired and is covered up with sealer

Offside sill has been repaired and is covered up with sealer.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,801 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers carpet mat restricting accelerator pedal

near side mirror glass discoloured

rear window scratched

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,316 miles

n/s mirror slightly discoloured

slight lip on front discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges. down to 2mm on edges.

front brake pads 2-3000 mile left approx

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,615 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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SC05 GBX is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver 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 SC05 GBX, 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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SC05 GBX is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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