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LW05 DFJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,058 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 45,436 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 45,436 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre has curb damage on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,598 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has curb damage on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,854 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2014 37,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

tyre presure sensor indicate fault on dash

Pass 6 May 2013 34,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to nearside front tyre outter side-wall

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,946 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2010 24,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,856 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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LW05 DFJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW05 DFJ, 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 LW05 DFJ registered?

LW05 DFJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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