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GR55 WXV

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 WXV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,185 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 86,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,037 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,863 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,263 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 22,866 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,279 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges 2mm

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 WXV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple 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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

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

Is GR55 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 WXV 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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