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BF55 OKG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,061 mi
Last recorded157,061 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 157,061 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Under vehicle has slightly corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 153,733 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 153,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 146,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,515 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 137,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,092 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORNB TO 3/3/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/4mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,092 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORNB TO 3/3/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/4mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,320 miles

large lip on front discs + grooved

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,049 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 OKG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OKG, 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 OKG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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