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GV55 KCE

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,244 mi
Last recorded138,244 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 138,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Jan 2026 138,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,701 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 119,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,604 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,641 miles

clicking noise from left front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,918 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Cut in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,795 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 KCE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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