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RA05 OVK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 OVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 125,612 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 125,612 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,492 miles

PCSlight is on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 96,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs heavilly corroded and scored

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,249 miles

front brake discs worn

long parking brake travel

Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

long parking brake travel

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 OVK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA05 OVK, 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 RA05 OVK registered?

RA05 OVK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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