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OV05 VUM

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VUM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre small cut inner sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 68,955 miles

light mist of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 9 May 2011 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light mist of oil on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 6 May 2010 55,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 55,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 46,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,609 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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OV05 VUM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV05 VUM, 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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OV05 VUM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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