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LX05 WCG

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,259 mi
Last recorded68,259 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WCG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2025 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on dash

Pass 24 Dec 2024 64,071 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 63,663 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,289 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 61,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 39,015 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 345,637 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,523 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAl/TRACKING CHECK.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,164 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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LX05 WCG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX05 WCG, 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 LX05 WCG registered?

LX05 WCG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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