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LS05 YLF

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,115 mi
Last recorded155,115 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 155,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside walls on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake performance just met

Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 7 Mar 2024 150,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,223 miles

Rear exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,312 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS DETERIORATED

FRONT SHOCKS LEAKING

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,174 miles

Parking brake travel present

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,926 miles

Handbrake noise present

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,823 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,823 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,169 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 79,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,226 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,226 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 54,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,012 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 YLF 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 80%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

LS05 YLF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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