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GX55 OEZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,464 mi
Last recorded98,464 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OEZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 98,464 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,274 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 85,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 81,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,016 miles

N/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

O/S/R tyre is punctured.

Squeal from brakes.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Linkage broken. (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

O/S/R tyre is punctured.

Squeal from brakes.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,977 miles

N/S/F suspension level sensor link rod is broken.

N/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F suspension level sensor link rod is broken.

N/S/R shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,340 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 38,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,070 miles

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

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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GX55 OEZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX55 OEZ, 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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GX55 OEZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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