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NX55 PBF

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 PBF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 126,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2026 126,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,043 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,043 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 85,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 62,479 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 57,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,068 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

*strong advise * n/s/f tyre is worn close to cords on inner edge

*strong advise* o/s/f tyre is cracking across the tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads appear low but are not fully vis through the road wheels.

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*strong advise * n/s/f tyre is worn close to cords on inner edge

*strong advise* o/s/f tyre is cracking across the tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads appear low but are not fully vis through the road wheels.

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,212 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,520 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 16,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NX55 PBF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NX55 PBF, 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 NX55 PBF registered?

NX55 PBF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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