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GV55 KKW

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,669 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 148,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 136,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,689 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 113,082 miles

2x rear alloys starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,082 miles

2x rear alloys starting to corrode

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,296 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 101,164 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

eml on

rear discs pitted.worn and scored

traction control light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake warning light on

eml on

rear discs pitted.worn and scored

traction control light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,224 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,615 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 KKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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