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GX05 RYW

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 RYW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 101,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,054 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 93,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,573 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 11 Jul 2022 84,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake lamp remains amber when released

Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,034 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake lamp remains amber when released

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,973 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,971 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 42,399 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,608 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 36,608 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & tear in outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,024 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight lip

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & tear in outer wall

nearside rear tyre tear in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,807 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & tear in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,846 miles

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 May 2008 14,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GX05 RYW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GX05 RYW, 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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GX05 RYW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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