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VX05 VRN

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VRN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 153,498 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 151,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,096 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 147,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,437 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 138,435 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 135,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 131,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 - 40 - 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 131,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 - 40 - 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 108,920 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 104,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 99,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,861 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 81,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 61,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,536 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 49,526 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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VX05 VRN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX05 VRN, 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 VX05 VRN registered?

VX05 VRN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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