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GP55 FZG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,265 mi
Last recorded144,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 FZG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,265 miles

TPS on pressures ok

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 135,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to limit ()

Pass 29 May 2019 129,360 miles

Long hand brake travel

T P M S light on

Pass 29 May 2018 121,337 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2015 97,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 May 2014 84,840 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 76,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,325 miles

tyre light on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,325 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,084 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,642 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GP55 FZG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP55 FZG, 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 GP55 FZG registered?

GP55 FZG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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