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DX55 TUH

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,659 mi
Last recorded178,659 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TUH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 178,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 178,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad/s are worn down to metal/ offside rear disc/s scored (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN DOWN TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge/ heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to brake pad worn down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 170,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 170,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 163,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 159,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative At rear suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,156 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 144,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At brake hose bracket on damper (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At brake hose bracket on damper (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,000 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 117,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 105,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,557 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,086 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DX55 TUH 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 69.6%.

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 DX55 TUH, 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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DX55 TUH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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