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SJ05 AXU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AXU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,492 miles

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 143,491 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 136,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 132,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure securing pins missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,664 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,649 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 121,525 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 112,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,368 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silincer (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,824 miles

tyre warning lamp on - 'check system' message displayed

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,118 miles

N/S/R Seatbelt not checked, Baby seat in place

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,351 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,240 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 6 Apr 2009 32,728 miles

monitor front tyre wear <extra wear at edges>

slight movement at steering column

small chip at centre of windscreen

smear at wiper rubbers

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,175 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SJ05 AXU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ05 AXU, 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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SJ05 AXU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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