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GV55 DWO

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DWO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,215 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 89,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out. VERY BAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out. VERY BAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 78,715 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out. VERY BAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out. VERY BAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav craddle ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates under inflation.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 50,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,355 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 DWO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV55 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

GV55 DWO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is GV55 DWO safe to buy?

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