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GR55 XCL

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,525 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension, underbody, brake pipes, sills

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH .nearside and offside back plates at hubs

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED AT MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Age related corrosion on suspension, underbody, brake pipes, sills

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH .nearside and offside back plates at hubs

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED AT MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both .. 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH.. nearside and offside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH .nearside and offside back plates at hubs (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components attached. nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,834 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling device on suspension arm (link arm broken and detached) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes (limited visibility, advise further inspection) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Underbody guards fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,031 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 39,031 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,427 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 13,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 13,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,248 miles

enginge management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

vsc light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,381 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 XCL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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