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DC05 BSZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BSZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 150,103 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

suspension and underbody surface rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2025 150,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

suspension and underbody surface rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2025 150,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

suspension and underbody surface rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2024 145,325 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension And Underbody Surface Rust.

Fail 18 Dec 2024 145,281 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 142,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 126,203 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 123,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,588 miles

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

TPMS shows fault

Fail 23 Oct 2020 115,588 miles

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

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

TPMS shows fault

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,367 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,367 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 90,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,160 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,150 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 75,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 68,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 62,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2011 56,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,811 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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DC05 BSZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC05 BSZ, 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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DC05 BSZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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