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BV55 JDK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JDK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 113,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 101,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides. headlamp level sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,166 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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BV55 JDK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV55 JDK, 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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BV55 JDK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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