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LS55 XWB

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XWB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 165,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 165,386 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 152,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,356 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 127,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,260 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,433 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,628 miles

off side front tyre worn on 2mm.

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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LS55 XWB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LS55 XWB, 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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LS55 XWB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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