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AF05 FUB

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,708 mi
Last recorded156,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FUB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 156,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded , and bent were been jacked up

heat sheilds infront of middle exhaust boxs have loosse front clamp

Fail 19 Aug 2024 156,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to middle pipe flange , one bolt has no nut (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm gorn out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded , and bent were been jacked up

heat sheilds infront of middle exhaust boxs have loosse front clamp

Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 117,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,101 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 98,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,817 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Next to 02 sensors both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,905 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 27,464 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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AF05 FUB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 FUB, 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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AF05 FUB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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