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CE05 OXB

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,933 mi
Last recorded117,933 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OXB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,877 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Communication with engine control module (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 112,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 112,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slider seized (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,025 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 82,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,012 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 38,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,884 miles

frt innerpads wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,687 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)

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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CE05 OXB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE05 OXB, 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 CE05 OXB registered?

CE05 OXB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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