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MV55 YYP

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YYP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 78,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,595 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,418 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,418 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 16 Jun 2009 39,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,259 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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MV55 YYP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV55 YYP, 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 MV55 YYP registered?

MV55 YYP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is MV55 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 YYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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