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DF05 CNZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,971 mi
Last recorded214,971 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CNZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 214,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 214,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 207,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR HOSE & FRONT JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 207,640 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR HOSE & FRONT JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 198,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 198,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 171,704 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,233 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 138,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 130,281 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 130,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,887 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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DF05 CNZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF05 CNZ, 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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DF05 CNZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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