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LK05 SWW

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,665 mi
Last recorded184,665 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 184,665 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 184,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 177,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 177,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 173,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn VERY close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 162,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 159,246 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 May 2018 159,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 146,867 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 133,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 121,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,618 miles

Rear pads low and poor contact

Pass 7 May 2013 100,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 100,336 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2012 89,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 8,677 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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LK05 SWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK05 SWW, 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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LK05 SWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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