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YH55 HMZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HMZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 164,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears, corroded by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 164,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner sills corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,030 miles

All suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 162,020 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 160,194 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 156,023 miles

engine covers fitted

headlamps lenses frosted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 148,110 miles

headlamps discoloured,o/s washer sticking

rear inner sill/chassis corrosion

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 10 Sep 2016 138,650 miles

rear brake imabalance,pads wear

rear inner sills/chassis surface corrosion

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 115,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges wear

o/s/r tyre on limit/bald inner edge

rear floor/chassis corrosion

screen damage

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust pasted/blowing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 92,164 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,448 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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YH55 HMZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH55 HMZ, 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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YH55 HMZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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