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LA55 XYG

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,134 mi
Last recorded175,134 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XYG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 175,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 170,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms indicates a malfunction

Fail 30 Oct 2023 165,049 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under side near jacking point corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central engine, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms indicates a malfunction

Pass 26 Oct 2022 159,302 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 159,302 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 152,988 miles

TPMS light is on

Fail 8 Oct 2021 152,988 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light is on

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

TPMS light is on

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 139,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 139,416 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,764 miles

advisory small chips on centre of windscreen

advisory small cuts in tread of n/s/r tyre

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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LA55 XYG 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 80%.

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 LA55 XYG, 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 LA55 XYG registered?

LA55 XYG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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