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GV55 KYY

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,864 mi
Last recorded105,864 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 105,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel, adjustment required

Fail 21 Apr 2023 105,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel, adjustment required

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,277 miles

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 14 Apr 2022 101,251 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,255 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,747 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,559 miles

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT.

OIL LEAK FROM LOWER TIER OF SUMP.

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

REAR PADS 50% WORN

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 KYY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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