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SV55 ONH

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,207 mi
Last recorded200,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 200,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 200,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 4 Apr 2025 191,443 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 181,112 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front side lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

NS & OS Sill covers preventing full inspection

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on downstroke (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Apr 2024 181,058 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Footbrake for parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front side lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

NS & OS Sill covers preventing full inspection

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on downstroke (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Apr 2023 173,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 166,408 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 161,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 161,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 148,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 137,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 128,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 105,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 105,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 102,436 miles

VSC warning light (vechical stabilty and control)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 93,705 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,448 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 ONH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ONH, 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 ONH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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