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MJ55 AUT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,188 mi
Last recorded149,188 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 AUT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 149,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,827 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 131,778 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,846 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,743 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,729 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,175 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,385 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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MJ55 AUT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ55 AUT, 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 MJ55 AUT registered?

MJ55 AUT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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