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F7 DCR

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,148 mi
Last recorded182,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 DCR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 182,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 173,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 165,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 146,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,080 miles

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

N/S parking brake effort is low. It appears parking brake need adjusting or repairing.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,843 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 83,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,962 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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F7 DCR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F7 DCR, 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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F7 DCR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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