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LR55 LXO

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LXO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,925 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,925 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,536 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,332 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Exhaust Pipe Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,332 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Exhaust Pipe Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 100,138 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower EXHAUST BOX HEAT COVER LOOSE ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 100,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND INNER AND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AROUND INNER AND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower EXHAUST BOX HEAT COVER LOOSE ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BOX.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,407 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has come apart

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undre trays/ engine overs fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has come apart

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

undre trays/ engine overs fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 91,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small chips on screen .

tyre pressure warning system showing a fault on dash .

Fail 30 May 2017 91,357 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small chips on screen .

tyre pressure warning system showing a fault on dash .

Pass 25 May 2016 83,510 miles

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

o/s/r tyre just within mot

small cut on n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,778 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 68,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips on screen .

Fail 28 May 2014 68,101 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips on screen .

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,979 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,971 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 27 May 2011 46,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 46,289 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,229 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,229 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,985 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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LR55 LXO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR55 LXO, 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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LR55 LXO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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