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GV55 KBX

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KBX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,577 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,981 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,882 miles

both rear tyres on legal wear limit of 1.6mm

long travel on parking brake

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 KBX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

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

Is GV55 KBX safe to buy?

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