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YS05 OHT

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OHT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 156,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 153,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,789 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,784 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under side corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,963 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 124,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 96,189 miles

Coolant expansion tank below minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 96,189 miles

Coolant expansion tank below minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 86,203 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 86,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 76,585 miles

front tyres bald inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2012 63,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,352 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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YS05 OHT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 YS05 OHT, 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 YS05 OHT registered?

YS05 OHT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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