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SM05 DMY

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,010 mi
Last recorded91,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DMY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,010 miles

front headlamp level sensor broken

Fail 25 May 2021 90,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front headlamp level sensor broken

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low nearside front headlamp adjusting sensor rod broken on suspension (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 69,777 miles

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

both front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly deteriorated/ split

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2015 64,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2015 64,813 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 59,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 53,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,732 miles

2 clamps on exhaust broken but not resulting in exhaust gases leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,931 miles

advisory n/s/f shock absorber damp with fluid

advisory o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer walls starting to split

advisory rear brake pads getting low on material

Pass 6 May 2010 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,760 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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SM05 DMY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM05 DMY, 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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SM05 DMY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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