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GR55 XAT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 XAT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2025 111,476 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 Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 109,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing on disc

Offside Front brake binding but not excessively

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2023 108,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing on disc

Offside Front brake binding but not excessively

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,338 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 104,338 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,052 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside lower rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight Projected beam image poor

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose/ corroded

covers impede parts of inspection

front and rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 104,035 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside lower rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight Projected beam image poor

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose/ corroded

covers impede parts of inspection

front and rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,846 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,846 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on in dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor rod snapped (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,701 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,001 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,360 miles

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

front inner discs corroded

unable to check front pads

Pass 13 Dec 2010

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,492 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 XAT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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