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BJ55 AAO

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AAO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 105,755 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 95,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 88,225 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges wearing on nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 80,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

outer edges wearing on both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,657 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of splitting within tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,722 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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BJ55 AAO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 AAO, 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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BJ55 AAO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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