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BK05 JRV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JRV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,247 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 122,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,375 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 118,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 113,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 113,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,799 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,553 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 79,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 25,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,854 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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BK05 JRV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BK05 JRV, 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 BK05 JRV registered?

BK05 JRV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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