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HJ55 HFP

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

318,216 mi
Last recorded318,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HFP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 318,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 297,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 281,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 263,798 miles

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

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

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 28 Sep 2017 246,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 246,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 230,256 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 230,256 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear splitter pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 217,773 miles

Body damage to nearside front and nearside rear bumpers

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 18 93V Dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 203,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front foglamp adrift/damage to bumper

nearside seat belt incorectly routed (not in guide)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 203,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front foglamp adrift/damage to bumper

nearside seat belt incorectly routed (not in guide)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 192,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise accident damage to n/s/f bumper

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edges

advise sill covers

Fail 18 Sep 2013 192,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise accident damage to n/s/f bumper

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edges

advise sill covers

Pass 20 Sep 2012 174,921 miles

both front lower arm bushs perished

engine management light on

vsc light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 174,921 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm bushs perished

both front tyres worn on inner edged

engine management light on

o/s/f wiper split

screw in n/s/f tyre

vsc light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 159,514 miles

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2011 159,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2010 144,727 miles

Exhaust heatshield clamp broken.(N/S front pipe)

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

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 144,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heatshield clamp broken.(N/S front pipe)

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

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 15 Oct 2009 118,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,656 miles

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

parkbrake travel

reapir?? nsr inner sill fresh underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2008 91,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

parkbrake travel

reapir?? nsr inner sill fresh underseal

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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HJ55 HFP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ55 HFP, 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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HJ55 HFP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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