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YH55 CVD

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 CVD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,478 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,138 miles

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,443 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

N/S/F Tyre Outer Edge Deterioreted cracks / splits in tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,599 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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YH55 CVD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YH55 CVD, 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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YH55 CVD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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