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BJ05 WVV

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,820 mi
Last recorded120,820 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,204 miles

engine covers fitted,undertrays fitted,side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,125 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,840 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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BJ05 WVV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ05 WVV, 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 BJ05 WVV registered?

BJ05 WVV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 WVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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