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GR55 VXL

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,599 mi
Last recorded164,599 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VXL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 164,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 158,752 miles

EML - Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 158,752 miles

EML - Engine management light on

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 150,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 150,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Sensor broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML light on.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,835 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,145 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GR55 VXL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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