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GV55 KGK

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,631 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,906 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,906 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,511 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,400 miles

nsf brake pads locking device for locking pin missing

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nsf brake pads locking device for locking pin missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,512 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 77,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,697 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,636 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,112 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 KGK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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