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YY55 NLR

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on22 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NLR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2016 113,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,977 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 83,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 78,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 76,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,633 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 40,578 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY55 NLR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY55 NLR, 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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YY55 NLR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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