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LC05 FXH

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FXH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 101,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 75,871 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,753 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,103 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,231 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,378 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,671 miles

Oil leak from engine oil sump pan.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,020 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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LC05 FXH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC05 FXH, 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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What year was LC05 FXH registered?

LC05 FXH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LC05 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 FXH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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