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OE05 XLX

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,229 mi
Last recorded69,229 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XLX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,808 miles

TPMS Fault on dash.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,740 miles

TPMS fault on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2023 56,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS fault on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,498 miles

TPMS fault on dash.

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

Fuel tank heat shield damaged, but not likely to become detached.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,264 miles

Offside Rear Petrol tank shield damaged on underside of vehicle.

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,861 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 45,783 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,117 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,557 miles

heavy secondary tread wear on offside rear,nearside rear and offside front tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2010 18,557 miles

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

heavy secondary tread wear on offside rear,nearside rear and offside front tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,762 miles

heavy secondary tread wear on both offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,750 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall,advise replace

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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OE05 XLX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 OE05 XLX, 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 OE05 XLX registered?

OE05 XLX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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