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LV05 GNY

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GNY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,706 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 122,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,223 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,159 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,486 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,906 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,992 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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LV05 GNY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LV05 GNY, 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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LV05 GNY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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