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GV55 FEO

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FEO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 146,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Your search for "tyre monitoring" returned 1 defect

Fail 16 Sep 2022 146,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn splitt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Your search for "tyre monitoring" returned 1 defect

Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,418 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2021 137,304 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))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged actuation arm snapped and missing (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

amber brake warning on

tpms light on

traction light on

Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,040 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 128,037 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 119,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2017 111,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 111,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm monitor (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm monitor (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,470 miles

park brake travel long

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,953 miles

park brake travel long

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,138 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges parking brake adjustment

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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GV55 FEO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV55 FEO, 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 GV55 FEO registered?

GV55 FEO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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