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LR55 LLP

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,397 mi
Last recorded121,397 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 119,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 118,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 115,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect trafic film on light (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,877 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 111,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,729 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire going to shocker not insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front ABS wire going to shocker not insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 108,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,611 miles

Both headlight beam images very poor

Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,611 miles

Both headlight beam images very poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2016 96,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,471 miles

long travel parking brake.

offside & nearside windscreen have damages, which are less than 10mm circle in & out area zone "A"

offside front outer sidewall tyre showing sign (cut) deterioration.

offside rear outer sidewall tyre showing signs (cut) deterioration.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,254 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre outer side wall slightly torn.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,312 miles

Long travel parking brake.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,768 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,216 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 LLP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR55 LLP, 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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LR55 LLP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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