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Lexus GS300 - 2005

235.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2005. Sample size: 751 cars, 1,574 tests and 3,705 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 751 cars

The 2005 Lexus GS300 has an overall defect rate of 235 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly better than the yearly average of 376 per 100, marking a 37% improvement. It shows a notable decline in defects as mileage increases, particularly in the 31,000 to 62,000-mile range, where it outperforms the average. The model excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. However, common issues like tyre wear are not highlighted as specific concerns for this model, indicating a generally strong reliability profile compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 751 cars

More model years for Lexus GS300

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Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 29.8% better
111.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 77.2% better
5.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.7% better
17.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 43.2% better
62.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.2% better
200.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 36.1% better
39.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 35.7% better
8.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 43.7% better
26.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 355
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 225
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 213
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 186
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 182
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 178
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 164
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 158
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125

Serious faults (Top 10)

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 31