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General underside corrosion
Headlights slight difference in colour
General underside corrosion
Headlights slight difference in colour
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top strut mount bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top strut mount bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower under inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear top mount bushes slight play
rear suspension component's corroded
exhaust deteriorating
suspension sensor adrift
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres worn and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
parking brake low of effort
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low very low ( sensor) (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all tyres worn and deteriorating ,,, poor
front brakes worn to limit
n/s/f suspension sensor adrift
n/s/r shock absorber failing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre wearing on inner edge n/s/f
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Not working to limits both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear heatshield insecure
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Inner wing guard insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre wearing on inner edge n/s/f
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre pressure warning light is on
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre pressure warning light is on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
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PY05 KUV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 PY05 KUV, 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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PY05 KUV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 July 2005.
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