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MV55 VTO

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VTO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Dec 2024 114,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Below efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear subframe undersealed

tpms light on

Fail 12 Dec 2023 113,469 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear sills inner within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear subframe undersealed

tpms light on

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,210 miles

T P S on dashboard

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting testers full viewing of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 105,475 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,255 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 37,285 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,536 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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MV55 VTO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV55 VTO, 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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MV55 VTO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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