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DF55 YJA

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YJA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 159,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 158,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 154,799 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 154,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 147,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 128,306 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,591 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,880 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s rear tyre cut in outer sidewall but no canvas showing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 104,880 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s rear tyre cut in outer sidewall but no canvas showing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,868 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,717 miles

O/S/R Tyre Bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,235 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,534 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2008 34,963 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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DF55 YJA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF55 YJA, 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 DF55 YJA registered?

DF55 YJA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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