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BV05 YVG

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,528 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,649 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,662 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,662 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise replacement of both front tyres ( wearing low on outer edges ) .. advise tracking check.

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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BV05 YVG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV05 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BV05 YVG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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