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FE55 EMV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 153,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light flashing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 150,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

TPMS on but not indicating a malfunction

Pass 30 Jan 2021 142,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light lit up amber.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 142,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light lit up amber.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 140,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres becoming perished and waring on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 140,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres becoming perished and waring on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,863 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,863 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe union leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Jan 2018 132,179 miles

both front brake pipes slight pitting but ok at time of test

unable to view rear brake pipes as plastic covers obscure view

Pass 4 Jan 2017 130,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,445 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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FE55 EMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE55 EMV, 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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FE55 EMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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