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PX55 VUJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 VUJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,114 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play COMES PART OF THE BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,892 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 125,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,644 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,716 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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PX55 VUJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX55 VUJ, 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 PX55 VUJ registered?

PX55 VUJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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