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GV55 KLM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,464 mi
Last recorded81,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KLM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 81,464 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,598 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,438 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 26,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,926 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper cover secured with tape

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished & has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 22,926 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washer jet movement restricted by damaged bumper cover, no fluid hitting headlamp (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front bumper cover damage near wing panel but no sharp edges likely to cause injury

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished & has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,827 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 20,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. impact damage to bumper. adjusted aim back in spec. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 14,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,267 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,388 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 KLM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

GV55 KLM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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