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CX05 NGZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 NGZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 103,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 103,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 98,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust syatem corroded/blowing on rear pipe

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,313 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust syatem corroded/blowing on rear pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system corroded .

tyre warning lamp on dash .

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,661 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system corroded .

tyre warning lamp on dash .

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,032 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,028 miles

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

Engine sump pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No lock on service brake on both rears

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,114 miles

frt discs innerfaces pitting

frt innerpads worn

frt tyres inneredges worn

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,195 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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CX05 NGZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX05 NGZ, 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 CX05 NGZ registered?

CX05 NGZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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