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SV55 HBN

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HBN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,333 miles

all suspention corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 133,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspention corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 126,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,696 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 1.6mm (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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 118,349 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All 4 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,741 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 96,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,839 miles

All hydraulic brakes slight corrosion.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,617 miles

Front and Rear Number Plates beginning to De-laminate.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,271 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 84,234 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,413 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,881 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,279 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,859 miles

ADVISE NBOTH FRONT & OSR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,603 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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SV55 HBN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV55 HBN, 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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SV55 HBN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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