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GV55 KZK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,011 mi
Last recorded163,011 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,011 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 153,632 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2019 131,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,271 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 112,269 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,298 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 304,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,949 miles

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

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 KZK 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 73.7%.

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

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