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GV05 EWH

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,079 mi
Last recorded222,079 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EWH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 222,079 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 213,422 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 205,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 194,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 182,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 171,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 157,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 157,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,112 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald and badly worn on inner shoulder

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Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,053 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2454018 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,519 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,570 miles

NSR caliper does not slide freely on pins may be seized

Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,570 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

NSR caliper does not slide freely on pins may be seized

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,096 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,081 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 EWH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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