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YD05 SVE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,132 mi
Last recorded152,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SVE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 152,132 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 148,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,136 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,136 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,141 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 100,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre feathered on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 754,719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,488 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YD05 SVE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD05 SVE, 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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YD05 SVE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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