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AR05 DFC

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DFC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 107,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 104,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,770 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 95,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,390 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slider seized. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slider seized. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 93,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slider seized. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slider seized. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Wiper starting to split. Clears screen ok.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPS light on.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 71,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 65,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2012 52,321 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 4 May 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,360 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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AR05 DFC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AR05 DFC, 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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AR05 DFC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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