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EY05 VMP

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VMP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,256 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,298 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 108,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,880 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,226 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,226 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,317 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,317 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,306 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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EY05 VMP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EY05 VMP, 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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EY05 VMP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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