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GK05 AUY

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AUY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,246 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 94,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,409 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 87,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,090 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,857 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low and edges

both parking brake has high travel

oil leak under engine

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,843 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,812 miles

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

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

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 23 Sep 2011 48,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,720 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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GK05 AUY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GK05 AUY, 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 GK05 AUY registered?

GK05 AUY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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