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SW05 MDV

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 MDV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,652 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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SW05 MDV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW05 MDV, 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 SW05 MDV registered?

SW05 MDV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is SW05 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 MDV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 MDV have outstanding finance?

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