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DE55 TLV

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 TLV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,558 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,303 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,637 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outer edge

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,752 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,542 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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DE55 TLV 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 DE55 TLV, 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 DE55 TLV registered?

DE55 TLV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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