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RA05 YCP

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,446 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,973 miles

Both rear calipers are seized.

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

Rear tyres are cracking in between the treads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,445 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Condensation in N/S Headlamp and Front Position Lamp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,754 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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RA05 YCP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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