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MH55 YZK

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,376 mi
Last recorded142,376 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YZK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 142,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 142,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,428 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,133 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,638 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,287 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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MH55 YZK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH55 YZK, 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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What year was MH55 YZK registered?

MH55 YZK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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