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GS05 SEL

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,602 mi
Last recorded124,602 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 SEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 124,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,456 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,453 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake warning light on. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front. (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outside wall but no ply and cords exposed.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outside wall but no ply and cords exposed.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,337 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,213 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,572 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut

Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,572 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,716 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,726 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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GS05 SEL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GS05 SEL, 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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GS05 SEL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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