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KX55 SMV

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,642 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,181 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from nearside front section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tail pipe loose

Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,181 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from nearside front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tail pipe loose

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside exhaust tail pipe loose

rear exhaust heat shields loose both sides

Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside exhaust tail pipe loose

rear exhaust heat shields loose both sides

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,839 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure both sides

Fail 23 Nov 2021 84,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,448 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,896 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,658 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. Nearside front more so, close to cords

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,539 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 44,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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KX55 SMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX55 SMV, 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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KX55 SMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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