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MH05 EFB

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EFB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 116,190 miles

Front Engine management light on

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 116,190 miles

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

Front Engine management light on

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,611 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

Fail 25 Jul 2016 105,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,178 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inside and has a shallow cut to outside wall

Pass 1 Oct 2011 63,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,024 miles

both front brake discs lipping up

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,288 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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MH05 EFB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH05 EFB, 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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MH05 EFB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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