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A19 ULM

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ULM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,512 miles

Front Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,566 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dashboard

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,566 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dashboard

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,609 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 89,102 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch covers insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,375 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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A19 ULM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A19 ULM, 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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A19 ULM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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