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KT05 PKN

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,588 mi
Last recorded142,588 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 PKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 142,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 109,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 97,722 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2016 97,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 92,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 May 2015 92,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 87,619 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 87,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,365 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,326 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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KT05 PKN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT05 PKN, 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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KT05 PKN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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