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YX55 VFU

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,642 mi
Last recorded51,642 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VFU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking around sidewall

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,132 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation calliper seized restricted movement (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation calliper seized restricted movement (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,922 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,263 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,873 miles

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 18 Aug 2008 25,824 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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YX55 VFU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple 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 YX55 VFU, 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 YX55 VFU registered?

YX55 VFU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YX55 VFU safe to buy?

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