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MK05 BHZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,815 mi
Last recorded183,815 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 BHZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 183,815 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2024 183,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 180,949 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 180,925 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2023 180,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 175,980 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 175,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 161,444 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 153,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 127,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 987,126 miles

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

n/s/f ride hight sensor link incomplete

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,461 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MK05 BHZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK05 BHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK05 BHZ registered?

MK05 BHZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is MK05 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 BHZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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