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LS05 FYT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FYT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 115,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,232 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure cracked (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 May 2017 106,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,980 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,531 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,477 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,144 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 60,936 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 60,936 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 55,852 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 FYT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

LS05 FYT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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