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RA05 OTB

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

204,911 mi
Last recorded204,911 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 OTB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 204,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 201,819 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 13 Nov 2023 198,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 194,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 189,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 186,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 186,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2019 179,943 miles

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

Offside Front light lens cracked

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

Rear both brake disc surface corroded

underbody cover fitted

wind screen has chip

Pass 6 May 2018 176,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 172,194 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 167,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 163,535 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner tread.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 156,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 151,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 138,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 120,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 100,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,085 miles

nearside rear inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 63,696 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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RA05 OTB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RA05 OTB, 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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RA05 OTB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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