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GY05 PHO

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,882 mi
Last recorded92,882 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 PHO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 92,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 92,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,481 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 92,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 90,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,473 miles

near side and off side front tyres inner tread wear

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,841 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 PHO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHO, 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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What year was GY05 PHO registered?

GY05 PHO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GY05 PHO safe to buy?

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