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GV55 KHE

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,144 mi
Last recorded156,144 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 156,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 151,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 146,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 141,715 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread (+unevenly/fluttering (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread (+ unevenly/fluttering (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and nearside areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 127,084 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread (+unevenly/fluttering (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread (+ unevenly/fluttering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and nearside areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 121,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower half casing corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat sheild above exhaust silencer insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 117,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking lower half casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower half casing corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat sheild above exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,750 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm bush boot split

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (leaking)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,190 miles

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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,189 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,928 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 KHE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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