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BC05 JBV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre worn badly on iner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2009 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre worn badly on iner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,476 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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BC05 JBV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC05 JBV, 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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BC05 JBV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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