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HJ05 UCF

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms corroded but not weekend.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,341 miles

Nearside Outer plastic outer sill damage

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,934 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 62,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,216 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,921 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 22,332 miles

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

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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HJ05 UCF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ05 UCF, 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 HJ05 UCF registered?

HJ05 UCF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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