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GV55 KOD

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 104,826 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 92,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,031 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 76,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,747 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,173 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,787 miles

both rear tyres are of incorrect speed rating

inner/outer edges worn on both front tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2010 31,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are of incorrect speed rating

inner/outer edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,369 miles

Rear tyres are different speed rating to front.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres are different speed rating to front.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,463 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 KOD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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