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VU05 EUZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,588 mi
Last recorded156,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EUZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 156,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 142,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 122,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,291 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn on inside face

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,315 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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VU05 EUZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 VU05 EUZ, 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 VU05 EUZ registered?

VU05 EUZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is VU05 EUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 EUZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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