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MC05 ZSJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZSJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2022 129,100 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,543 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2021 124,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,009 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,754 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 10 Sep 2019 116,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges +various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,656 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low off screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges +various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault: vehicle registered / used on before 1 January 2012

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

park brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort at 60KgF (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault: vehicle registered / used on before 1 January 2012

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

park brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,760 miles

12Volt Battery loose in clamp.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,040 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,236 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MC05 ZSJ, 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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MC05 ZSJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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