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DC05 BXL

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,219 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 105,149 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 101,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 49,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 May 2011 49,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 36,560 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has splits in the treaded area

Pass 22 May 2009 27,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,501 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 BXL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DC05 BXL, 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 DC05 BXL registered?

DC05 BXL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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