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GV55 KAE

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,565 mi
Last recorded192,565 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KAE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 192,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OS Rear tyre getting low

Stone chip to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 192,563 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

OS Rear tyre getting low

Pad light on

Rear discs in poor condition

Stone chip to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 172,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 171,908 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 149,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 126,783 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 126,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nsr tyre close to limit

tyre readings osf 4mm nsf 4mm osr x nsr 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 102,322 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,439 miles

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

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

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

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 KAE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GV55 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

GV55 KAE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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