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AU55 ZFY

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,988 mi
Last recorded84,988 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,044 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,348 miles

Front suspension rusty |

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,348 miles

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

Front suspension rusty |

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,855 miles

Nearside rear heatshield loose.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,033 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 20,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AU55 ZFY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 ZFY, 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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AU55 ZFY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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