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MC05 YKV

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,767 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,105 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 YKV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MC05 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

MC05 YKV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is MC05 YKV safe to buy?

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