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VU55 VXT

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VXT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,702 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 120,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,340 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 118,340 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 99,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 90,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,282 miles

SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION TO THESE AREA'S

Fail 20 Sep 2018 86,252 miles

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

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

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

SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION TO THESE AREA'S

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,778 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

under tray fitted preventing full inspection

undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,778 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

under tray fitted preventing full inspection

undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

enginecovers fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,431 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,647 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,159 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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VU55 VXT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU55 VXT, 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 VU55 VXT registered?

VU55 VXT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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