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FN55 GYX

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

156,901 mi
Last recorded156,901 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 GYX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 156,901 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 156,836 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bank 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bank 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction two objects (3.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 151,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 151,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

t p m s light flashing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 139,253 miles

Light on dash

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2017 139,253 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Light on dash

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 128,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 125,876 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,452 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 115,452 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 115,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 31 May 2013 106,352 miles

Engine Management Light On

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 May 2013 106,309 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Engine Management Light On

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 91,991 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 91,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2010 84,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,412 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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FN55 GYX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FN55 GYX, 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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FN55 GYX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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