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AU55 KTF

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 156,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 152,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 150,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 150,122 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 144,972 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 139,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y piece for rear boxs (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield for rear box loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,491 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,597 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU55 KTF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU55 KTF, 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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AU55 KTF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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