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CE55 NYN

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NYN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 141,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,694 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 126,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,302 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded above suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 106,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded above suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 95,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,889 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s rear tyre worn

slight pitting to rear discs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,606 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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CE55 NYN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE55 NYN, 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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CE55 NYN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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