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AR05 ENT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 ENT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,705 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,343 miles

EML light on dash at time of test

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

TPW light on dash at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2017 71,343 miles

EML light on dash at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TPW light on dash at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,180 miles

EML on at time of test

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,180 miles

EML on at time of test

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,802 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,802 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,656 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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AR05 ENT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR05 ENT, 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 AR05 ENT registered?

AR05 ENT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AR05 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 ENT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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