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FG05 XPP

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,232 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 125,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 125,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 121,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 103,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,027 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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FG05 XPP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG05 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG05 XPP?

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What year was FG05 XPP registered?

FG05 XPP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is FG05 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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