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FM05 UBC

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UBC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 140,120 miles

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 140,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front panel damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front panel damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 124,763 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake non slip provision missing

Fail 16 May 2017 124,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake non slip provision missing

Pass 31 May 2016 114,746 miles

Oil leak

front fog lamps not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2016 114,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front fog lamps not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,373 miles

EML light illuminated on test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS light shows fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,391 miles

Front of car has had heavy crach damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary headlamp washer jets fitted at time of test

tyre presure warning light on at time off test

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,390 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front of car has had heavy crach damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

tyre presure warning light on at time off test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,664 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,523 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 80,514 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm outer tread pattern..

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,213 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 4 Jul 2008 46,113 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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FM05 UBC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM05 UBC, 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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FM05 UBC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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