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HJ55 HFW

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,965 mi
Last recorded165,965 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HFW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 165,965 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 165,965 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 157,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 145,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 7 Oct 2013 145,321 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,052 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 133,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension height sensor broken

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,634 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,634 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

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

Parking brake efficiency poor.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

Fail 8 Oct 2010 99,530 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,153 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and 3mm in centre

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 HFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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