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LF55 FDD

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FDD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 155,750 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower 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 exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,916 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,637 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge ( on limit)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on edges .

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,198 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,943 miles

both front tyres worn on edges .

both rear tyres worn on edges .

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

o-s-r handbrake reading low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,871 miles

o-s-r handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,155 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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LF55 FDD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LF55 FDD, 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 LF55 FDD registered?

LF55 FDD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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