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YP05 JYG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 JYG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,580 miles

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

parking brake requirements just met

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,915 miles

battery charging light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 29 Feb 2020 111,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery charging light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 100,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,039 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine compartment components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine compartment components

engine management warning light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatsheilds looes on back boxs

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light scoring to front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light scoring to front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,129 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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YP05 JYG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP05 JYG, 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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YP05 JYG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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