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MW05 GXV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GXV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 147,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 147,401 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 147,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In various places which may affect the emmissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017

exhaust slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,831 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side wind screen wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off side headlamp aim only just at specified level

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,420 miles

Front pads 20% remaining

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,666 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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MW05 GXV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW05 GXV, 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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MW05 GXV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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