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YT05 KYZ

2005 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS30068,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 KYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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YT05 KYZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT05 KYZ, 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 YT05 KYZ registered?

YT05 KYZ is a 2005 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YT05 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 KYZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT05 KYZ have outstanding finance?

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