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FB05 GUH

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,892 mi
Last recorded152,892 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 152,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 150,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2018 146,761 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 146,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,158 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 130,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,960 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,702 miles

slight corrosion on rear caliper slides, meets brake roller criteria, at time of test.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,316 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,814 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,131 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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FB05 GUH 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 73.7%.

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 FB05 GUH, 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 FB05 GUH registered?

FB05 GUH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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