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AE55 XKF

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XKF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 145,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 134,312 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 134,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 126,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 107,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 107,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 May 2019 98,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 93,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 90,859 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 90,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,962 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to cut cord or ply.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to cut cord or ply.

Pass 5 May 2011 61,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,840 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 45,362 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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AE55 XKF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AE55 XKF, 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 AE55 XKF registered?

AE55 XKF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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