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YW05 RPZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,118 mi
Last recorded152,118 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RPZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 152,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps slightly defective/aim and output ok

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDER LINE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 148,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aim & output ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aim & out put ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 131,033 miles

headamp washers broken

tyre pressure warning light lit

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light lit

Fail 22 May 2018 131,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light lit

headamp washers broken

tyre pressure warning light lit

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,420 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 121,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing One from each wheel . (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,299 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 20 May 2013 84,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 68,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,068 miles

both sides front brake pads worn very low and are BORDER LINE

Fail 13 May 2009 47,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both sides front brake pads worn very low and are BORDER LINE

Pass 14 May 2008 36,630 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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YW05 RPZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc 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 YW05 RPZ, 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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YW05 RPZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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