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EJ05 BRF

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,864 mi
Last recorded196,864 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BRF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 196,864 miles

Centre Front Engine Management light is on

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 196,864 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault AFS light (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Centre Front Engine Management light is on

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 183,442 miles

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

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

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

tyre monitor flashing on dashboard

Pass 15 Oct 2013 153,328 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 117,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 100,727 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,947 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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EJ05 BRF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ05 BRF, 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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EJ05 BRF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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