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DU55 VHF

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VHF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,641 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,234 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,853 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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DU55 VHF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU55 VHF, 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 DU55 VHF registered?

DU55 VHF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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