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GP05 MME

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,474 mi
Last recorded152,474 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MME
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,474 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 151,412 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 147,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,355 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 127,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,047 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 124,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,906 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet reduced output

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose above rear exhaust silencer

stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,569 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,706 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded/scored/rec further investigation

Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Splits in tyre tread n/s/r

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,204 miles

o/s/f mirror glass slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear discs

Fail 16 Feb 2010 67,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f mirror glass slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front mirror glass slightly discolouring at bottom

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,782 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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GP05 MME is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP05 MME, 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 GP05 MME registered?

GP05 MME is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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