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SM05 EBJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EBJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 123,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside 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 19 Nov 2021 100,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,229 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 41,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole inside wall exposing cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 36,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 29,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,516 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,433 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on inner edges

advisory damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

advisory damage to o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls

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 EBJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM05 EBJ, 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 EBJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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