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LX55 YJO

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,257 mi
Last recorded127,257 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YJO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2023 111,819 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 110,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 107,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 98,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,420 miles

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

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

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 YJO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple 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 LX55 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 YJO registered?

LX55 YJO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LX55 YJO safe to buy?

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