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R50 GSE

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,485 mi
Last recorded114,485 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 GSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,485 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank return pipe ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,115 miles

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,657 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,170 miles

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,447 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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R50 GSE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R50 GSE, 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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R50 GSE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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