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GR55 VVG

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,961 mi
Last recorded70,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,961 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,218 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 61,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 46,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,690 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,581 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,475 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 30,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,490 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,429 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,303 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 VVG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 GR55 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

Is GR55 VVG safe to buy?

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