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RA05 AWH

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 AWH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp loose in bumper housing.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP UNIT LOOSE IN BUMPER HOUSING BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OUT.

T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP UNIT LOOSE IN BUMPER HOUSING BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OUT.

T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,947 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front t.p.s light on.

Fail 18 Mar 2022 112,947 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front t.p.s light on.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,329 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE PADS 80%.WORN.

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T.P.S LIGHT. ON.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T P S LIGHT ON.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T P S LIGHT ON.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT ON.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,076 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,840 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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RA05 AWH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 AWH, 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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RA05 AWH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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