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LX05 WCL

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 114,199 miles

both front wipers smearing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,179 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,179 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2011 88,062 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 88,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 78,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,719 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,220 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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LX05 WCL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX05 WCL, 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 LX05 WCL registered?

LX05 WCL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is LX05 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 WCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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