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MK55 OCB

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OCB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 95,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,025 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,727 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 80,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,547 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,547 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,749 miles

plastic covers

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,918 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres and o/s rear tyres are on limit on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

front discs are corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

traction control light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,902 miles

all tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,616 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,978 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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MK55 OCB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MK55 OCB, 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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MK55 OCB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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