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GV55 JZT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,864 mi
Last recorded151,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 JZT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 151,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,839 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 134,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front CALIPER STICKING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired SIEZED ON SLIDER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

TPWS LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged difficult to lock in (7.1.2 (d))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 127,533 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged difficult to lock in (7.1.2 (d))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 121,190 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2019 121,125 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 113,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 89,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,287 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 21 Jan 2014 78,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,670 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 JZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

GV55 JZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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