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MJ55 YSD

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,605 mi
Last recorded132,605 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YSD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s front tyre sur face crackes

rear brakes disc slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,519 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 75,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,458 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 YSD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MJ55 YSD, 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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MJ55 YSD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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