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KH05 BTV

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,881 mi
Last recorded119,881 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BTV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,962 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both frt shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 112,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight surface rust to front discs

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 55,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,507 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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KH05 BTV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KH05 BTV, 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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KH05 BTV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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