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LS55 LLX

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,659 mi
Last recorded194,659 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 194,659 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 184,085 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 184,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 164,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Apr 2017 164,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,524 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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LS55 LLX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS55 LLX, 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 LS55 LLX registered?

LS55 LLX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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