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GV55 KBY

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KBY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

headlight automatic adjuster broken(next to anti roll bar link)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 73,516 miles

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008
Fail 3 Oct 2008

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

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

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

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

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 KBY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

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

Is GV55 KBY safe to buy?

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