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KJ55 HCG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,810 mi
Last recorded136,810 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 124,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides very rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and right rear most bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 117,227 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 117,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,619 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 107,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,251 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,523 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,388 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,388 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,551 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,256 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,554 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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KJ55 HCG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KJ55 HCG, 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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KJ55 HCG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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