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KW55 XUJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XUJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 165,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 152,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,349 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 140,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 102,517 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 78,499 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 78,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,601 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 62,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 62,099 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,863 miles

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,343 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,791 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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KW55 XUJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KW55 XUJ, 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 KW55 XUJ registered?

KW55 XUJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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