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AK55 BTU

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BTU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,617 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,784 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,426 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,595 miles

Nearside & offside front suspension arms surface corrosion around Inner bush areas

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,867 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 68,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,666 miles

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

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

Plastic trays fitted underside

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,855 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,870 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,457 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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AK55 BTU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK55 BTU, 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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AK55 BTU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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