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HT17 GJU

2017 Lexus IS300

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Lexus IS30035,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 GJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 95,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nera side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 82,721 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 82,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,179 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,648 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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HT17 GJU is a 2017 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 35,962 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 HT17 GJU, 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 9 years old, this Lexus IS300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HT17 GJU registered?

HT17 GJU is a 2017 Lexus IS300, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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The MOT history for HT17 GJU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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