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AO05 XFW

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XFW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 121,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system rusted and thin and slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 121,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalyst flanges rusted and weak and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust centre pipes slightly blowing and pasted and flanges rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

both rear silencer heat shields insecure

tpm lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 116,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,423 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and both rear tyres worn edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,766 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,339 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 67,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,358 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,333 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 41,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,107 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,447 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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AO05 XFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO05 XFW, 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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AO05 XFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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