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AJ55 KEV

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KEV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,816 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 58,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,151 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,591 miles

handbrake effort low on o/s and n/s

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,882 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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AJ55 KEV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AJ55 KEV, 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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AJ55 KEV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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