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GV55 KFU

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 119,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 108,052 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 104,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake wear light on

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,848 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,848 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 82,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,416 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 45,028 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,659 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 KFU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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