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BF55 OHK

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,473 mi
Last recorded148,473 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OHK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 148,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad securing pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,557 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,201 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm is corroded

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is damaged

both headlamp beam images are poor

Pass 10 Apr 2019 132,392 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 130,087 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,035 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,217 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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BF55 OHK 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 80%.

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 BF55 OHK, 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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BF55 OHK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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