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EY55 XGD

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,008 mi
Last recorded165,008 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XGD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 165,008 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))

Rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 161,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is getting rusted and thin

Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front pads are starting to get low

rear brake pads are borderline

Fail 2 Feb 2018 155,534 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front pads are starting to get low

rear brake pads are borderline

Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 144,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust is starting to get rusted & thin

Pass 2 Feb 2015 140,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,782 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,014 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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EY55 XGD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 XGD, 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 EY55 XGD registered?

EY55 XGD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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