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LX55 LNK

2005 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,147 mi
Last recorded142,147 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LNK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,147 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light flashing

side skirts fitted, unable inspect sills for corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2025 142,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor rod (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect 2 x weld cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light flashing

side skirts fitted, unable inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts fitted, unable inspect sills for corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2024 136,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts fitted, unable inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 131,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,580 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Heat shield rattling above exhaust silencer

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 106,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield rattling above exhaust silencer

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,961 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,305 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,401 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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LX55 LNK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX55 LNK, 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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LX55 LNK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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