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GV55 KKU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 117,993 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox earth strap deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 114,061 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 114,061 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,319 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font pipe under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,319 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font pipe under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,555 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear calliper sticking but passed brake efficiency test

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,651 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,372 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 KKU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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