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DE05 VWL

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VWL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 91,127 miles

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

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

under and engine trays fitted

various parts of under body and chassis corroded also front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2026 91,127 miles

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

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

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

under and engine trays fitted

various parts of under body and chassis corroded also front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2025 89,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,927 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,059 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,188 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,665 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,186 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,137 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,602 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,983 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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DE05 VWL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 VWL, 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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DE05 VWL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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