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SO55 PXT

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,100 mi
Last recorded158,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 PXT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 158,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 152,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 140,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 126,146 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 110,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2016 94,878 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre tread getting low 245/40/18

Pass 19 May 2015 82,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,518 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,443 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 60,031 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 52,473 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,473 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,308 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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SO55 PXT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO55 PXT, 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 SO55 PXT registered?

SO55 PXT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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