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YX05 TXJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TXJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,150 miles

both front tyres crackingin tread on inner and outer edges

off side rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,498 miles

Oil half way on dipstick

o/s/f headlamp condensated but not affecting light output

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

right handbrake reading lower than left reading

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,152 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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YX05 TXJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX05 TXJ, 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 YX05 TXJ registered?

YX05 TXJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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