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GY05 PLF

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,680 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,866 miles

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,334 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,476 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 PLF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY05 PLF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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