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LR55 BZT

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BZT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,457 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 137,439 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible To ANPR (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 127,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 110,674 miles

nearside front tyre has damage outer wall

nearside rear & offside front tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,339 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,035 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,828 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2008 66,376 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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LR55 BZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 LR55 BZT, 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 LR55 BZT registered?

LR55 BZT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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