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GR55 VVS

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VVS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 179,104 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 179,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no Effort low readings (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative lights flashing indicates a fualt (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly discoloured due for replacement soon

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides recommend replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides recommend replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 159,675 miles

Front Windscreen has several chipped

Lower Under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Pass 10 Dec 2015 143,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,549 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 104,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,443 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,756 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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GR55 VVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR55 VVS, 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 GR55 VVS registered?

GR55 VVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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