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688 LOT

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,925 mi
Last recorded16,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 LOT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 16,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 15,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 14,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 12,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 10,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 9,122 miles

osf & osr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 8,434 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 7,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 6,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 6,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 6,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 4,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 1,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 1,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 1,125 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine Check Lamp Illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 947 miles

Park brake travel long.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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688 LOT is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 688 LOT, 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 688 LOT registered?

688 LOT is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is 688 LOT safe to buy?

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