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BJ55 XYS

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XYS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,529 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,068 miles

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

Slight wheel bearing noise from rear, unable to determine which side.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,761 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 446,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 446,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,846 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall no cords showing

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 XYS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ55 XYS, 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 BJ55 XYS registered?

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

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