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GV05 EVK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,954 mi
Last recorded156,954 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 156,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 156,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,650 miles

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 145,764 miles

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 140,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished around outer sidewall

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 140,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished around outer sidewall

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 125,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 125,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,047 miles

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2013 118,022 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)

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 108,977 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearmost heat sheild insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2012 108,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

automatic headlight adjuster on nearside front wishbone defective

Pass 6 May 2011 97,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,962 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,237 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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GV05 EVK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV05 EVK, 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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GV05 EVK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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