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227D789

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,012 mi
Last recorded153,012 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D789
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 153,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 153,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 145,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 145,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms warning lamp on.

traction control warning lamp on.

Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 137,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,048 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 130,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 123,301 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 123,301 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,319 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,110 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,882 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 40,066 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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227D789 is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227D789, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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227D789 is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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