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WD05 GVL

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 GVL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 103,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,734 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just a pass (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 95,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just a pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,075 miles

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 85,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,483 miles

Rear head light level siezed

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Rear head light level siezed

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,495 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,495 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,192 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 66,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn low and bold inside edge, outside centre thrre quarters

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,790 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,322 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,322 miles

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

front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,132 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,710 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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WD05 GVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WD05 GVL, 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 WD05 GVL registered?

WD05 GVL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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