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FE55 ENC

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,681 mi
Last recorded196,681 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ENC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 196,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 196,662 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 195,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 189,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 185,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 1 Feb 2023 185,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 14 Jan 2022 176,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 176,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 171,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,741 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,670 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

both rear shock absorbers starting to weep/mist.

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,138 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)

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 ENC 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 81.8%.

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 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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

FE55 ENC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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