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SM05 EBN

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 81,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,590 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,965 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,334 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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SM05 EBN is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM05 EBN, 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 SM05 EBN registered?

SM05 EBN is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SM05 EBN safe to buy?

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