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BF55 OJL

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OJL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 135,823 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 129,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,982 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,943 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,704 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,784 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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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BF55 OJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 BF55 OJL, 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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What year was BF55 OJL registered?

BF55 OJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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