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LR55 YJL

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YJL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,025 miles

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Apr 2024 100,826 miles

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

o/s/r footbrake slightly lazy

o/s/r parking brake slightly lazy / has reduced effort

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2023 97,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,539 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,386 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 74,386 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,707 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,512 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2008 10,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 10,285 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 YJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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