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282D284

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration282D284
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,755 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 132,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 105,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,865 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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282D284 is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 282D284, 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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What year was 282D284 registered?

282D284 is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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