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TIB 9154

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,559 mi
Last recorded169,559 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 9154
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 169,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,826 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 160,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 150,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 149,760 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bukbsw going dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inside heat shielding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 148,681 miles

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 20 Aug 2018 148,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 128,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 12,859 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,531 miles

tpms light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 108,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,845 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)

front discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres on 3mm

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,293 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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TIB 9154 is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TIB 9154, 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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TIB 9154 is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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