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YX05 TYH

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,318 mi
Last recorded168,318 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TYH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 168,318 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 168,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 154,604 miles

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

Nearside exhaust shield insecure

osf shock absorber gaiter deterioating

Pass 27 May 2016 141,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,016 miles

o/s/f foglamp inop.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f foglamp inop.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 75,413 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,353 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 35,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TYH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX05 TYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 TYH registered?

YX05 TYH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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