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FA05 MUB

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,160 mi
Last recorded153,160 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 MUB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 153,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 142,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 129,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,605 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 20 Mar 2012 69,689 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 8 Apr 2011 59,922 miles

O/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,959 miles

offside rear disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,959 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,756 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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FA05 MUB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA05 MUB, 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 FA05 MUB registered?

FA05 MUB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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