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T23 GSS

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 GSS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,754 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,026 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished and wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,828 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge [sidewall damaged]

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,844 miles

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

slight chip in screen

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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T23 GSS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T23 GSS, 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 T23 GSS registered?

T23 GSS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is T23 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 GSS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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