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AK05 XTO

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,144 mi
Last recorded130,144 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XTO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,144 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 119,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,421 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,566 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,566 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,764 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,558 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear exhaust section corroded, in poor condition and has small leak from hole caused by corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,558 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear exhaust section corroded, in poor condition and has small leak from hole caused by corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,676 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AK05 XTO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK05 XTO, 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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AK05 XTO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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