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YY05 TZT

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,103 mi
Last recorded179,103 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 TZT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 179,103 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 178,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam will work when first put on but goes out (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 160,068 miles

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 30 Oct 2014 160,064 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge near limit

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 142,131 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 109,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,306 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside tread

Fail 18 Oct 2010 87,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside tread

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,106 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,139 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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YY05 TZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY05 TZT, 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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YY05 TZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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