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45 EM

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,944 mi
Last recorded124,944 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 EM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,944 miles

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

rear disc backplates corroded away

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension arm adjusting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear disc backplates corroded away

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,845 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,142 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,160 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

fuel tank metal shroud corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

fuel tank metal shroud corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,658 miles

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

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

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

fuel tank shroud corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,504 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

fuel tank shroud corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,902 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 102,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,987 miles

o/s/f tyre worn [[ BALD]] at inner edge

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn [[ BALD]] at inner edge

tpms light on

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,419 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on parkbrake

wiper marks in windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on parkbrake

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper deteriorated

tyre pressure fault lamp on

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper deteriorated

tyre pressure fault lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,064 miles

front tyre edges worn

rear tyre edges worn below limit

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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45 EM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 45 EM, 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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45 EM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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