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FH05 FPO

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,899 mi
Last recorded148,899 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 FPO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,899 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 113,879 miles

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

EML light on

brake fault light on , on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 107,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,980 miles

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

offside rear heat sheilds insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,272 miles

heat shield clamp insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,083 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 9 Apr 2008 31,282 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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FH05 FPO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH05 FPO, 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 FH05 FPO registered?

FH05 FPO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is FH05 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 FPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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