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Y12 HEN

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,558 mi
Last recorded178,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 HEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 178,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 158,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,357 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,252 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,244 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,216 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,403 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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Y12 HEN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y12 HEN, 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 Y12 HEN registered?

Y12 HEN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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