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SA05 YMW

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 YMW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,456 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,265 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,222 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 163,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads can not be viewed

Fail 23 Jul 2011 163,548 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads can not be viewed

Fail 13 Jul 2010 134,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 134,159 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2009 105,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,817 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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SA05 YMW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SA05 YMW, 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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SA05 YMW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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