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VN05 OYA

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,570 mi
Last recorded191,570 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OYA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 191,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 190,597 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 21 Apr 2018 185,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 177,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 155,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 155,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 151,723 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,696 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 113,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

front brake disc's worn & corroded & damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,940 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,189 miles

Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,984 miles

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

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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VN05 OYA 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 73.3%.

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 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 VN05 OYA, 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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VN05 OYA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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