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HJ55 HFX

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,763 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front lower arm bushes split

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,814 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are split

tyre pressure monitor warninng lamp indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,987 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,987 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,846 miles

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)

lowering springs fitted front and rear

osf and nsf tyre edges wearing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight uneven rear brakeing

Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,803 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 HFX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HFX, 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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What year was HJ55 HFX registered?

HJ55 HFX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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