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SM05 EBK

2005 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,111 mi
Last recorded54,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EBK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,321 miles

judder evident at front brakes

monitor front brake wear at nearside

monitor rear tyre wear getting low.

sweat at offside rear shock absorber

Fail 16 Apr 2012 132,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

judder evident at front brakes

monitor front brake wear at nearside

monitor rear tyre wear getting low.

sweat at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,526 miles

monitor front and rear brake wear/appear low through wheels

sweat at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,954 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 18 Apr 2008 54,743 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 EBK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EBK, 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 SM05 EBK registered?

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

Is SM05 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 EBK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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