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LR05 OSP

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,596 mi
Last recorded155,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OSP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 155,596 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 155,595 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges both (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen leaking os front top corner.... coolant low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,776 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2021 136,776 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,109 miles

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

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

oil level low

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 119,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,020 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,228 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 86,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,352 miles

slight dampness around offside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Aug 2014 69,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

long travel parking brake

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

long travel parking brake

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,975 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine and under body covers fitted

offside head lamp on lower limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,831 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 29,769 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,623 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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LR05 OSP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LR05 OSP, 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 LR05 OSP registered?

LR05 OSP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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