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SN55 MVW

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,254 miles

All brake discs corroded / pitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe, near front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Caliper pin loose. Pin retaining clip / device inadequate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light flashing

Fail 30 Nov 2023 68,152 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light flashing

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears at offside chassis leg connector block. (1.1.11 (c))

Exterior sill covers and under floor covers fitted. Giving little visual.

General corrosion of steering/suspension components. Tie-rods, Track rod ends and ball joint carriers etc.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion of nearside rear and both front struts. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears at offside chassis leg connector block. (1.1.11 (c))

Exterior sill covers and under floor covers fitted. Giving little visual.

General corrosion of steering/suspension components. Tie-rods, Track rod ends and ball joint carriers etc.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corrosion of nearside rear and both front struts. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,985 miles

Corrosion setting into offside front sill inner/outer. Little visual. Side skirts fitted.

Corrosion setting into rear brake discs. Runout noted on offside.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both .Casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Level sensor at wishbone burst and incomplete.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 12" of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 12" of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion setting into offside front sill inner/outer. Little visual. Side skirts fitted.

Corrosion setting into rear brake discs. Runout noted on offside.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both .Casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Level sensor at wishbone burst and incomplete.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 19 Nov 2018 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,936 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,701 miles

both rear tyres low

front pads low

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres low

front pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,710 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,164 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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SN55 MVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SN55 MVW, 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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SN55 MVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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