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FG05 XOR

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XOR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,102 miles

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

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

battery insecure

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Fail 23 Feb 2019 118,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,340 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 61,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,294 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 15,019 miles

Tracktion control light on but ABS light is off

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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FG05 XOR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 FG05 XOR, 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 FG05 XOR registered?

FG05 XOR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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