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LS05 AOA

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 AOA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 112,559 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,373 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

TPMS Lamp On Dash

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + no access to centre latch ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

headlamps discoloured/poor patterns

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

rear brake imbalance,front inners appear worn(not clearly visible)

rear exhaust split/blowing

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tpms on

Fail 3 Jul 2020 78,188 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tpms on

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,639 miles

headlamps no visible self level function

n/s headlamp faulty/flickering

o/s/f tyre and both rears ON limit,edges bald,sides splitting

o/s/r floor trim insecure

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

rear inner sills corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamps no visible self level function

n/s headlamp faulty/flickering

o/s/f tyre and both rears ON limit,edges bald,sides splitting

o/s/r floor trim insecure

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

rear inner sills corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

brakes noisy

headlamps no visible self level function

o/s/r floor/sill trim damage

rear inner sills corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

vehicle history showing outstanding recall,contact Toyota dealer

Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,263 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

brakes noisy

headlamps no visible self level function

o/s/r floor/sill trim damage

rear inner sills corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

vehicle history showing outstanding recall,contact Toyota dealer

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,961 miles

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

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

front brakes noisy,rear pads low

o/s/r floor trim damage,rear inner sill/floor starting corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wipers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,873 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear

rear footbrake imbalance,rear pads wear

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear

rear footbrake imbalance,rear pads wear

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,508 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,888 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,284 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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LS05 AOA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS05 AOA, 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 LS05 AOA registered?

LS05 AOA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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