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MC05 YEU

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,111 mi
Last recorded124,111 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YEU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,111 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,593 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 94,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2012 71,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,777 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 58,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 49,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 34,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,378 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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MC05 YEU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC05 YEU, 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 MC05 YEU registered?

MC05 YEU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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