CarVerify

Free Car Check

GW55 XVU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tpms indicating low pressure

Fail 30 Aug 2025 110,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm .ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front position lamp flickering slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS indicating low pressure

Pass 2 Aug 2024 103,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,909 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 85,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,332 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

engine light is on

exhaust system leaking gas

Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,332 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine light is on

exhaust system leaking gas

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,651 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Brake pad retaining pins (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,228 miles

**BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE HEAVILY WORN (BALD) 'RAISED' EDGES 225/50X17 W XL

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel pedal goes to floor (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 46,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,371 miles

very long parking brake travel

Fail 29 Aug 2013 41,361 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,457 miles

Both rar tyres tread low

Front brake pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,162 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GW55 XVU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GW55 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GW55 XVU?

You can check the full history of GW55 XVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GW55 XVU registered?

GW55 XVU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GW55 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XVU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GW55 XVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GW55 XVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.