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VX55 TXY

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,008 mi
Last recorded172,008 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TXY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 165,874 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 165,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 162,896 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged marked in yellow chalk (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,657 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 154,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,546 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 92,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front wipers smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,855 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,231 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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VX55 TXY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX55 TXY, 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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VX55 TXY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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