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BF55 OKB

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,014 mi
Last recorded219,014 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OKB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 219,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 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 14 Nov 2025 217,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 210,940 miles

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

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

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

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 7 Nov 2023 189,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,020 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2021 162,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,928 miles

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 135,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x places (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 135,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x places (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 122,873 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in its outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in its outer sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,137 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in its outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in its outer sidewall

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 OKB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF55 OKB, 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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BF55 OKB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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