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GR55 LUL

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 LUL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,062 miles

Both front tyres on 4mm tread and wearing on inner edges

N/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

O/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,643 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,640 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,613 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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GR55 LUL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GR55 LUL, 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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GR55 LUL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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