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LR05 VZE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,315 mi
Last recorded43,315 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VZE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 42,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,656 miles

Both front lower arms bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,213 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,135 miles

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 26 Sep 2011 20,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,667 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 VZE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LR05 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 VZE registered?

LR05 VZE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is LR05 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VZE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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