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GV55 CSF

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,242 mi
Last recorded160,242 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 CSF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 160,242 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 158,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,136 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 153,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 150,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 149,714 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2019 144,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & traction control light & vsc lights on (1.6 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear exhaust heatsheilds insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 135,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses faded

both rear exhaust silencer heatshields adrift

Fail 22 Aug 2018 135,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlight lenses faded

both rear exhaust silencer heatshields adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 129,810 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective leveling sensor link rod broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 101,070 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,465 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,401 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 68,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front and rear tyres inner sidewalls split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,696 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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GV55 CSF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CSF, 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 GV55 CSF registered?

GV55 CSF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is GV55 CSF safe to buy?

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