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YK55 ZVW

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,399 mi
Last recorded77,399 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Side wall Tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,893 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,824 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 41,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,757 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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YK55 ZVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK55 ZVW, 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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YK55 ZVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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