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KR55 YWB

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,072 mi
Last recorded162,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YWB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 162,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,410 miles

General corrosion under the body

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 130,701 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2021 130,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,062 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,485 miles

both front tyres worn low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,473 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,511 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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KR55 YWB 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 90%.

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 KR55 YWB, 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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KR55 YWB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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