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LD05 YFR

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,307 mi
Last recorded162,307 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YFR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 162,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 155,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 150,603 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit

chip in windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 128,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper ball joint securing pin missing

Pass 10 May 2019 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint split pin missing

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

Fail 9 May 2019 102,151 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper ball joint split pin missing

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

Pass 17 May 2018 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and starting to perrish (4.1.E.1)

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2017 92,406 miles

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 78,147 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 68,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,149 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres slight cracking within the tread

Pass 17 May 2010 54,044 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 54,024 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 45,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,707 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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LD05 YFR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD05 YFR, 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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LD05 YFR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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