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GV55 KDK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,424 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,765 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 99,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,251 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted restricting inspection of seatbelt

Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted restricting inspection of seatbelt

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 46,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,134 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 KDK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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