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BF05 JCY

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JCY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 154,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 147,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

surface corrosion including suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 137,679 miles

under body slightly rusty sill cover fitted and under body cover fitted exhaust slight gas leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 137,679 miles

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

under body slightly rusty sill cover fitted and under body cover fitted exhaust slight gas leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,062 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,962 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear quarter and lens

oil level low

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear quarter and lens

oil level low

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R light damaged

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,882 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,728 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,146 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,535 miles

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge

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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BF05 JCY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF05 JCY, 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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BF05 JCY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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