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LB55 NXS

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,121 mi
Last recorded107,121 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 NXS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 106,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank heat shield corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,700 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,700 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,276 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,276 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,263 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,763 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,696 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,104 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,595 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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LB55 NXS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc 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 LB55 NXS, 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 LB55 NXS registered?

LB55 NXS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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