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GR55 VRK

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VRK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,982 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Oct 2019 118,499 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,885 miles

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

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

low tire pressure lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,392 miles

Engine management light staying on

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 24 Oct 2017 109,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light staying on

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,848 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,011 miles

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,287 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)

n/s/r handbrake slow to work

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,671 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see condition of front brake pads

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 VRK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VRK, 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 GR55 VRK registered?

GR55 VRK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GR55 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 VRK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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