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LL55 AFJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,249 mi
Last recorded109,249 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 AFJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 109,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,424 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 100,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

TPS LIGHT ON

both headlamps covers starting to fade

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 88,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front lower leveling device broiken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 83,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,799 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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LL55 AFJ 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 90%.

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 LL55 AFJ, 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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LL55 AFJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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