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DE05 VWO

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,196 mi
Last recorded120,196 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VWO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 120,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,971 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,812 miles

osr exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,812 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)

osr exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,490 miles

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

N/S/R EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,390 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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DE05 VWO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE05 VWO, 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 DE05 VWO registered?

DE05 VWO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DE05 VWO safe to buy?

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