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GK05 CVA

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,491 mi
Last recorded156,491 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 156,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 148,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,822 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor warning on

Fail 9 Dec 2019 145,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tyre pressure monitor warning on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 139,810 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 139,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 122,302 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 121,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,472 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 18 Dec 2014 96,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,058 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,579 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 58,575 miles

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

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

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 CVA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK05 CVA, 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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GK05 CVA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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