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EY05 VNC

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VNC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,740 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,337 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on - vehicle pre 2012

Fail 9 Feb 2016 111,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring light on - vehicle pre 2012

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,946 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked round tread

offside front tyre perished and cracked round tread, also bald on inner shoulder

oil and coolant on minimum level

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,579 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 VNC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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