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GY55 KYV

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,154 mi
Last recorded210,154 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KYV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 210,154 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 210,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 190,006 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 190,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 170,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 141,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,178 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2016 80,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 May 2015 77,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSR tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 72,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 66,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,452 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,901 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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GY55 KYV 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 84.2%.

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 GY55 KYV, 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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GY55 KYV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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