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RF05 VDJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,009 mi
Last recorded171,009 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VDJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 171,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 159,659 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Jun 2025 159,659 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Apr 2025 159,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low ...both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ...fractured rod (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 146,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 146,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 131,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 131,749 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 93,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 78,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2015 69,215 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2014 65,865 miles

225/50/zr17 94w p6000

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking is checked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

very strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge (nearly through to cords)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,160 miles

TYRES WEARING AT EDGES ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Fail 29 May 2013 60,160 miles

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

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

TYRES WEARING AT EDGES ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,668 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,071 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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RF05 VDJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF05 VDJ, 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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RF05 VDJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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