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LG55 EKH

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 EKH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 47,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 31,539 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid only opens with the manual key

Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid only opens with the manual key

correct tyre size for vehicle is 225/50/17 98Y

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,155 miles

minor damage to nearside rear quarter and bumper

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,858 miles

Body damage to near side rear wing and bumper

Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,858 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body damage to near side rear wing and bumper

Check VSC - warning light showing on dash

Engine management light showing on dash

Traction control light showing on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,661 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2008 18,903 miles

damage to near side rear door/and quarter panel

front brake pads look low

low tyre pressure warning light on

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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LG55 EKH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LG55 EKH, 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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LG55 EKH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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