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CE05 OWB

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,670 mi
Last recorded168,670 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OWB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 168,670 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 168,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 158,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 153,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 149,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,251 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 115,504 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,168 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

offside rear calliper sticking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,168 miles

Coolant leak

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)

offside rear calliper sticking slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 95,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,827 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,192 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,091 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 62,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,531 miles

travel on parking brake

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,470 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

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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CE05 OWB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE05 OWB, 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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CE05 OWB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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