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NL05 CVU

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 CVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,685 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Body/Structure, Suspension Components & Prescribed Areas Corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 134,682 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,482 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

TPMS light flashing on dashboard

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Dec 2021 127,259 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

TPMS light flashing on dashboard

amber brake pad wear light on dashboard

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 120,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 109,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,133 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml and stop light is on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,374 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,800 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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NL05 CVU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL05 CVU, 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 NL05 CVU registered?

NL05 CVU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is NL05 CVU safe to buy?

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