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EF05 YTU

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YTU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 137,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,313 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,502 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 104,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 83,085 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,120 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,222 miles

N/S/R outer light lense cracked and damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,222 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,099 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,766 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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EF05 YTU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF05 YTU, 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 EF05 YTU registered?

EF05 YTU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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