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GV55 KHO

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 126,697 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE RUST

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,850 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,040 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,568 miles

Front headlight self-levelling linkage broken, but headlight aim correct at time of test

Pass 10 May 2011 53,131 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake warning lamp on

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake disc worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,953 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,120 miles

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre worn close to limits

o/s frt tyre worn on inneredge

o/s rear tyre below 1.6mm on inneredge

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 KHO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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