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LB05 DZR

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,670 mi
Last recorded161,670 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DZR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 161,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 161,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 147,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 133,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 13 May 2014 133,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No lights fitted at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 16 May 2013 121,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 81,846 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 40,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,336 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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LB05 DZR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB05 DZR, 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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LB05 DZR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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