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YX05 TYB

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TYB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,083 miles

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components has age related surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,083 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components has age related surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2023 82,498 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2023 81,100 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,043 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms warning light on dash board

various suspension components has age related corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod snapped on sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,006 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake pedal requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,021 miles

Offside Front track rod end ball joint cover seeping grease out of top slightly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to jacking points on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake pedal has little reserve

tpms light on dash

Pass 7 May 2018 66,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2017 61,668 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 May 2016
Pass 14 May 2015 54,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 54,652 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 52,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 52,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,465 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,025 miles

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,894 miles

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 17 Mar 2010 27,887 miles

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

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

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,809 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner of tread

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,468 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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YX05 TYB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX05 TYB, 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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YX05 TYB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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