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GF05 LVL

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

windscreen stone chip

Pass 2 May 2019 126,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 103,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 100,112 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,443 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,783 miles

engine light/ esp lights on

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,743 miles

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

engine light/ esp lights on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 61,870 miles

o/s/r door dose not open from inside or out

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,984 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)

o/s wiper blade rubber coming away but still clears most of the screen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,528 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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GF05 LVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF05 LVL, 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 GF05 LVL registered?

GF05 LVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 LVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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