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WV55 YSW

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,977 mi
Last recorded122,977 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YSW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 122,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 121,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 111,017 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers

under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,155 miles

fluid all over offside front suspension arm

offside wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,804 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 15 Sep 2014 78,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,177 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish at edges

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,168 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 YSW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV55 YSW, 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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WV55 YSW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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