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YW05 RVM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,222 mi
Last recorded196,222 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RVM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 196,222 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 196,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 188,356 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 188,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 178,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 159,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 159,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,122 miles

both front tyres BALD on inner tread edges

both rear tyres wearing low across treads

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,762 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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YW05 RVM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVM, 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 YW05 RVM registered?

YW05 RVM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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