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SJ05 AZN

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,239 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 136,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 116,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,485 miles

Both front lower wishbone front rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,466 miles

n/s/f ride hight level sensor connecting rod broken

Pass 3 May 2011 54,705 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,962 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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SJ05 AZN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AZN, 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 SJ05 AZN registered?

SJ05 AZN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SJ05 AZN safe to buy?

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