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S900 RTX

2005 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 RTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,575 miles

some play/ lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,321 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,460 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)

rear brake pads appear to be worn low and discs appear to be slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,111 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,200 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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S900 RTX is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Black 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 S900 RTX, 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 S900 RTX registered?

S900 RTX is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is S900 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 RTX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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