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MC05 ZVS

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZVS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 135,490 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 126,367 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 122,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 116,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 116,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 103,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,526 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 28 Aug 2014 65,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,497 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 ZVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

MC05 ZVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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