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GV55 KZO

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 106,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,763 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 59,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 49,884 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,806 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 KZO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

GV55 KZO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GV55 KZO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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