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L5 SGS

2005 Lexus GS450H

Silver Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS450H55,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS450H
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,097 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 129,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

TPMS indicating low tyre pressure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly low tread on inner edges [225/50/17/98W ]

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,308 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,308 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,519 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,437 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,108 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,819 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS450H?

Based on 31,026 MOT tests across 2,030 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,099
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 682
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 454
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 273
position lamp(s) not working 269
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 237
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L5 SGS is a 2005 Lexus GS450H in Silver with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 55,552 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 GS450H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 SGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 SGS registered?

L5 SGS is a 2005 Lexus GS450H, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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