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GV55 KGA

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KGA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 78,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,433 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,895 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge

n/s/rear tyre has cut in outer wall close to BORDER LINE

o/s/front tyre is bald in outer tread edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,922 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 KGA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

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

Is GV55 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 KGA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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