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YX55 VGD

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,605 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,849 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,754 miles

All tyres cracking inbetween tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,182 miles

All tyres cracking in between tread pattern

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,808 miles

front brakes out of balance by 22%, max 25%, and are close to BORDER LINE

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge advise replace now

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 VGD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VGD, 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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YX55 VGD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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