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LK55 OWD

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OWD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,371 miles

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

Nearside rear silencer heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,371 miles

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

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

Nearside rear silencer heat shield loose

Offside Rear 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 22 Dec 2018 67,100 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 67,100 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 64,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,329 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,432 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall minor damage

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

Unable to see front brake pads

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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LK55 OWD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK55 OWD, 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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LK55 OWD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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