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VX55 VVL

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,555 miles

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 10 Dec 2020 79,080 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,151 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,156 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,156 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,078 miles

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

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,242 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,336 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,350 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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VX55 VVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 VVL, 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 VX55 VVL registered?

VX55 VVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VX55 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 VVL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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