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KA05 UBM

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,614 mi
Last recorded127,614 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 UBM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 127,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,498 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

tpms light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,987 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing un-evenly

o/s/f tyre slick on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KA05 UBM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KA05 UBM, 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 KA05 UBM registered?

KA05 UBM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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