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BG05 GWV

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,814 mi
Last recorded148,814 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GWV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 142,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,936 miles

Front Shock gaiters torn

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,019 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,707 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,159 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,273 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 28 Dec 2013 82,862 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2013 82,862 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,705 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner stepped part of tread

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BG05 GWV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 GWV, 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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BG05 GWV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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