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LS05 CXP

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,150 mi
Last recorded167,150 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 CXP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 167,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 167,149 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 166,872 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2023 153,524 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 153,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 145,449 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 145,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort on any side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 138,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 127,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,281 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread 3-4ml

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,787 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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LS05 CXP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS05 CXP, 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 LS05 CXP registered?

LS05 CXP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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