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GV55 FFA

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,862 mi
Last recorded145,862 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 145,862 miles

Offside Front door stiff to open and close

Fail 8 Oct 2015 144,450 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 130,124 miles

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

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

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 115,284 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,836 miles

O/S/R Indicator lens is cracked

TPMS warning light is on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,850 miles

Both front tyres are worn badly on the inner edges.

O/S/R light unit is damp behind the lens.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,689 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 FFA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

Is GV55 FFA safe to buy?

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