CarVerify

Free Car Check

FK05 ARC

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,188 mi
Last recorded133,188 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK05 ARC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills corroded/holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,151 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Exhaust system rusted

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 109,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension height sensor link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Active front lighting fault lamp on

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Exhaust heatshield/s insecure

Exhaust system rusted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,775 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,450 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Front brakes noisy in operation

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,142 miles

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

puncture light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,142 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

puncture light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,163 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,551 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,094 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FK05 ARC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige 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 FK05 ARC, 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 FK05 ARC?

You can check the full history of FK05 ARC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FK05 ARC registered?

FK05 ARC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FK05 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FK05 ARC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FK05 ARC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FK05 ARC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.