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LY05 AVT

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 100,508 miles

parking brake 19%

Pass 22 Aug 2020 97,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,501 miles

Brake pads low front and back

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,501 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pads low front and back

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

E.M.L. on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,699 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 62,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 62,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 47,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,746 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 31,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 31,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,159 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,153 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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LY05 AVT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY05 AVT, 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 LY05 AVT registered?

LY05 AVT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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