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DE05 ZPC

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,538 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 94,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,265 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm and badly worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,870 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm and worn on both edges 225/50 ZR 17 W XL (4.1.E.1)

Rear both mud guards have a fixing clip missing - front of arch

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 3-4 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm, badly worn on inner edges and slightly perished on outer sidewall 225/50 R17 W XL (4.1.E.1)

Rear both mud guards have a fixing clip missing - front of arch

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,543 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge (225/50 R17 98WXL 2009)

Both rear wheel arches have an insecure trim

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear and offside front tyres perishing (225/50 R17 98WXL)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 61,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all alloy wheels corroded

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

low tyre pressure warning light staying on

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 53,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 54,718 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 39,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,166 miles

both front tyres very close to limit and also cracking in tread area

Fail 21 May 2010 33,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres very close to limit and also cracking in tread area

Pass 19 May 2009 27,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,312 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 ZPC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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