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PG05 AEG

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,045 mi
Last recorded132,045 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 AEG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 132,045 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 132,045 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 125,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 118,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 118,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,598 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,594 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 89,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 81,843 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 81,841 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f Tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2015 73,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f Tyre perished

n/s/r Tyre perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2014 68,611 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 49,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 49,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,424 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,521 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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PG05 AEG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PG05 AEG, 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 PG05 AEG registered?

PG05 AEG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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