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KJ55 HCU

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HCU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 164,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 157,477 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 157,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 153,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,319 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 127,282 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 102,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,612 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,231 miles

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 12 Aug 2008 28,683 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 HCU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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