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MJ55 XOD

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 XOD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 98,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 91,847 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,308 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 63,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,697 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light is on

Fail 11 Dec 2019 58,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light is on

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,359 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,342 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 19,776 miles

near side rear tyres just on the limits

off side front tyre just on the limits

off side front tyres just on thew limits

Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,076 miles

edges worn on both front tyres

splits in tyre tread o/s/f

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,689 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES.

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,188 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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MJ55 XOD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ55 XOD, 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 MJ55 XOD registered?

MJ55 XOD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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