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FE55 ELV

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,568 mi
Last recorded159,568 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ELV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,568 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 151,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 144,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,524 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 135,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,554 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,383 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,558 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,285 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,090 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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FE55 ELV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE55 ELV, 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 FE55 ELV registered?

FE55 ELV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FE55 ELV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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