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OV05 VUW

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,118 mi
Last recorded84,118 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VUW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,632 miles

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

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 VUW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV05 VUW, 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 OV05 VUW registered?

OV05 VUW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is OV05 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VUW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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