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DE05 ZNV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,455 mi
Last recorded177,455 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZNV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 177,455 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 177,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure also damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,452 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 164,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 151,207 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 150,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 121,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 77,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 62,367 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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DE05 ZNV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol 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 DE05 ZNV, 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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DE05 ZNV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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