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AJ05 UBT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UBT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 138,560 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 134,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,432 miles

all tyres perishing (225/50r17)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,724 miles

Both nearside tyres are cracking up

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2019 126,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 126,057 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 122,549 miles

Boot will not open

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

Fail 2 May 2018 122,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Boot will not open

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,556 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,850 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,072 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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AJ05 UBT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 UBT, 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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AJ05 UBT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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