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GR55 WKU

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 WKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 110,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,002 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,001 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,055 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 1,808 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,136 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 WKU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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