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P5 WCL

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,810 mi
Last recorded167,810 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 WCL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 167,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 160,228 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

FUEL LIGHT ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE -SNOW /ICE TYPE

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 160,227 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BOTH DOORS - TRIM MISSING CLIPS EXPOSED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle ICE TYPE (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER CRACKED /SLIGHT LEAK

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

FUEL LIGHT ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE -INNER WALL STARTING TO SPLIT -STRONG ADVISE 235/35/19-91Y

Nearside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL HAS KERB DAMAGE

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

Offside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL HAS KERB DAMAGE

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,089 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CRACKED (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 152,089 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION BROKEN (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ACROSS TREAD (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CRACKED (7.1.2)

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

E.M.LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,278 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 144,278 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 127,690 miles

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)

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Fail 25 Jul 2014 127,690 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

park brake light on

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,085 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,085 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,699 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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P5 WCL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P5 WCL, 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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P5 WCL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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