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YG55 RST

2005 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RST
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 166,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sills corroded and offside

Pass 31 Dec 2024 155,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 155,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/w (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 144,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 132,411 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,625 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,806 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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YG55 RST is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG55 RST, 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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YG55 RST is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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