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LS55 XVT

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,315 mi
Last recorded141,315 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2021 141,315 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 124,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 124,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 114,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,882 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,747 miles

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 60,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,779 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 26,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XVT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVT, 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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LS55 XVT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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