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GP05 DVL

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,927 mi
Last recorded174,927 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 DVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 174,927 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns are poor, lens deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 174,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both headlamp beam patterns are poor, lens deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,353 miles

TPMS warning light flashing

Fail 30 Nov 2020 164,353 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested Leveling device link snapped (4.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

TPMS warning light flashing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 163,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower level senor broke

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2019 163,228 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower level senor broke

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,615 miles

Headlamp leveling linkage bar is snapped

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre is worn bald on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn to the legal limit

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 156,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlight leveling link bar snapped

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Tyre pressure warning light flashing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,633 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust blow front and rear

Nearside front and rear shockers are leaking fluid

Offside front and rear brake pipes ends are corroded

Tyre warning light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,762 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,183 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is bald inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,183 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is bald inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre warning light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,272 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

engine management light on

stability warning light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,020 miles

tyre warning light oon

Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

tyre warning light oon

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,849 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

nearside front tyre has a damaged sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,692 miles

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

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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GP05 DVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GP05 DVL, 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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GP05 DVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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