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GV55 FEX

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,201 mi
Last recorded187,201 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 187,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 184,813 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,582 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 162,353 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 162,346 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,463 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,982 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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GV55 FEX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GV55 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

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

Is GV55 FEX safe to buy?

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