CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV55 CPX

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,334 mi
Last recorded144,334 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 CPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,334 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 144,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,502 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,057 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 123,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 115,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Pipe & RearEnd Twin Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 102,981 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Pipe & RearEnd Twin Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,225 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 78,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,084 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,084 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,792 miles

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

front both tyres/nearside rear tyre cracks to tread area.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 55,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front both tyres/nearside rear tyre cracks to tread area.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,547 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV55 CPX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV55 CPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV55 CPX?

You can check the full history of GV55 CPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV55 CPX registered?

GV55 CPX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GV55 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 CPX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV55 CPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV55 CPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.