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GL05 KNM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,935 mi
Last recorded200,935 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KNM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 200,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 193,180 miles

rear no plate slightly crack

Fail 6 Feb 2020 193,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 188,129 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 177,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the back (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 162,087 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 149,201 miles

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

rear registration plate starting to deterioate

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 3 Jun 2015 149,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

rear registration plate starting to deterioate

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 27 May 2014 138,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 127,805 miles

all tyres starting to perish

general exhaust corosion

Pass 25 May 2012 115,723 miles

both rear tyres just above legal limmit

general corrosion to exhaust

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2011 103,688 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,455 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner wall slight cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front brake pads wearing thin

all rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Jun 2008 69,744 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front brake pads wearing thin

all rear brake pads wearing thin

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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GL05 KNM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL05 KNM, 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 GL05 KNM registered?

GL05 KNM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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