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GY05 ENJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ENJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 3,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked but not deep enough to reach or expose the inner ply.

tyre pressure monitering sytem indicating a fault

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked but not deep enough to reach or expose the inner ply.

tyre pressure monitering sytem indicating a fault

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 72,473 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 72,472 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,519 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,165 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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GY05 ENJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY05 ENJ, 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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GY05 ENJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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