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MJ05 COU

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 COU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2017 130,982 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort also travel

Pass 4 May 2016 120,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,720 miles

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 29 Apr 2014 98,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,452 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,006 miles

both front tyres cuts to sidewalls not exposing ply/cords

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,137 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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MJ05 COU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ05 COU, 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 MJ05 COU registered?

MJ05 COU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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