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LW05 VAO

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,506 mi
Last recorded138,506 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 VAO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 138,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 138,468 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 138,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,195 miles

MIL on

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,152 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 122,794 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,199 miles

nail in nearside rear and tyre worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,439 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,007 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,714 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,714 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,209 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,864 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,371 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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LW05 VAO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LW05 VAO, 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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LW05 VAO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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