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DB53 LEX

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,629 mi
Last recorded105,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self leveling sensor link rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 86,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,348 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,820 miles

Offside Front wheel c/hub missing

Offside Rear shockor has mist of oil

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,917 miles

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

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

slight leak on rear exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 51,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,450 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 46,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 1 Sep 2012 37,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

e/m/light on

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,401 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing inner tread

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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DB53 LEX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 DB53 LEX, 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 DB53 LEX registered?

DB53 LEX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is DB53 LEX safe to buy?

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