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GV05 BCO

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BCO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 120,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,774 miles

EML TPMS Brake Warning and traction Control Light on

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 108,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,489 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,489 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling rod broken on nearside suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure touching tyre ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure touching tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,419 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Door trim missing

N/S/R Light unit damaged and taped up

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 91,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F Door trim missing

N/S/R Light unit damaged and taped up

O/S Handbrake effort too low

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,137 miles

N/S/R Light lens damaged -- taped up

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R Light lens damaged -- taped up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm -- bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 80,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,650 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 75,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,642 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 68,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (broken lense) (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

engine has no oil in it! (1.5 litres added) advise service?

Pass 22 May 2015 62,177 miles

TPMS illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all tyres near limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,353 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,353 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 45,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,910 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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GV05 BCO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV05 BCO, 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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GV05 BCO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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