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MW05 OVY

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 OVY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 126,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,498 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 108,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 103,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 94,099 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,456 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,942 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 58,942 miles

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,365 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 53,365 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2011 45,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,940 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,108 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 OVY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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