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LS05 SLZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 188,532 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 182,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 182,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 176,735 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 176,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 140,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 79,639 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 68,822 miles

Both front tyres inside tyre wear.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to all tyres.

Nearside rear tyre on the limit.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both front tyres inside tyre wear.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to all tyres.

Nearside rear tyre on the limit.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 55,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,761 miles

Low reserve distance of parking brake pedal

Pass 15 May 2008 34,583 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 SLZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS05 SLZ, 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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LS05 SLZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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