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FD05 AYU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,360 mi
Last recorded253,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AYU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 253,360 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)

Rear slight smoke coming from exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2015 245,863 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 236,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 236,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 199,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on fuel filler neck, meets mot pass criteria.

off side rear caliper slight corrosion, meets mot brake efficiency on rollers, at time of test.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 199,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on fuel filler neck, meets mot pass criteria.

off side rear caliper slight corrosion, meets mot brake efficiency on rollers, at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 175,432 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 175,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2011 162,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,500 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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FD05 AYU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 AYU, 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 FD05 AYU registered?

FD05 AYU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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