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RV05 WBW

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WBW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,610 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

tpms light on

Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer pad wearing less than half

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limit

Offside Rear light flasher amber fading

hand brake has travel at pedal just met requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,534 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 11 Jul 2014 59,711 miles

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 May 2013 54,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,161 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,488 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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RV05 WBW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RV05 WBW, 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 RV05 WBW registered?

RV05 WBW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is RV05 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 WBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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