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VFX 19

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,590 mi
Last recorded112,590 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 19
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 112,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 111,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Offside Park Brake Low Performance

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Front Brake Low 16% Imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,265 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 61,262 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,985 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on both edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,780 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 14,900 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VFX 19 is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VFX 19, 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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VFX 19 is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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