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LC05 WYB

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,404 mi
Last recorded160,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 WYB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 160,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 160,404 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 152,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 152,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 151,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 151,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 148,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 145,643 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 145,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 134,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,596 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 112,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,595 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,776 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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LC05 WYB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC05 WYB, 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 LC05 WYB registered?

LC05 WYB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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