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SO05 GUE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,051 mi
Last recorded160,051 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GUE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 160,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 156,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 148,282 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 148,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,528 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 15 Jun 2010 102,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,016 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,680 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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SO05 GUE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SO05 GUE, 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 SO05 GUE registered?

SO05 GUE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is SO05 GUE safe to buy?

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