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MJ05 DVK

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,567 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 104,523 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,041 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear (3.2 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2020 141,002 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes covered by plastic covers

Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks close to 1.5 (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,450 miles

All tyres wearing/bold on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 68,392 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 61,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,319 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 54,316 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2009 43,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 32,787 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 DVK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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