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RA05 OWW

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under car corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,456 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,381 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,105 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 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 1 Mar 2014 50,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,288 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,318 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 15,685 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

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 OWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

RA05 OWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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