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FD05 UFX

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,799 mi
Last recorded179,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 179,799 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 179,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 162,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 160,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 148,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,874 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 135,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,076 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,553 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 UFX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

FD05 UFX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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