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LH55 ALU

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 ALU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,093 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,216 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view some items

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,480 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 91,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,820 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,396 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,097 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 22,052 miles

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

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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LH55 ALU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LH55 ALU, 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 LH55 ALU registered?

LH55 ALU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is LH55 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH55 ALU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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