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WV55 YSM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YSM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 138,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 128,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 128,493 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 109,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,957 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,801 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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WV55 YSM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WV55 YSM, 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 WV55 YSM registered?

WV55 YSM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is WV55 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 YSM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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