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MH05 NFZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 NFZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,609 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating fault

Fail 30 Aug 2019 122,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Adaptive lighting warning illuminated

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low on tread

tyre warning lamp is on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,667 miles

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

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 NFZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH05 NFZ, 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 MH05 NFZ registered?

MH05 NFZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for MH05 NFZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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