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YX55 VFW

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,589 mi
Last recorded182,589 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VFW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 174,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 174,700 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 173,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 00 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r/ 40 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 172,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 00 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r/ 40 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 156,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,067 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 145,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,559 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 130,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,479 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,189 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,268 miles

rear number plate backing has BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

Fail 1 Sep 2008 44,266 miles

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

rear number plate backing has BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

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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YX55 VFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX55 VFW, 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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YX55 VFW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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