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WR55 FBG

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FBG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 138,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 138,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 133,749 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,892 miles

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers misting of oil

Offside Front tyre tread edge worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,563 miles

tpms warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,147 miles

Offside Front shock absorber light misting of oil

tpms light on indicting a fault in system

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,093 miles

tpms light on

Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,192 miles

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

cant inspect front pads

tpms light on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,147 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge Rear tyres close to limit

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,550 miles

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

both rear shockers leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,349 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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WR55 FBG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR55 FBG, 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 WR55 FBG registered?

WR55 FBG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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