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KC05 CAP

2016 Lexus Gs

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lexus Gs45,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 CAP
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 44,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 39,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,096 miles

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

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 30,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (both 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2022 28,029 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 26,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 26,583 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,028 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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KC05 CAP is a 2016 Lexus Gs in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 45,592 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC05 CAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Lexus Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KC05 CAP registered?

KC05 CAP is a 2016 Lexus Gs, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KC05 CAP safe to buy?

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