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MW55 PBX

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,624 mi
Last recorded167,624 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 PBX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 167,624 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 160,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers/skirts fitted.

under-trays & engine covers fitted.

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,299 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 153,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 146,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 135,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 129,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 123,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,754 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 105,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 82,563 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 62,938 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 62,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,089 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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MW55 PBX 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 MW55 PBX, 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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MW55 PBX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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