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A118 ABA

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA118 ABA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 123,668 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,438 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 118,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 117,170 miles

undertray present

Pass 8 May 2017 114,657 miles

engine cover present

undertray present

undertray present

Pass 10 May 2016 111,904 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,986 miles

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted.

Nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted.

Nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 96,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 87,410 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 76,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 76,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 65,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,333 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 46,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,278 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A118 ABA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A118 ABA, 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 A118 ABA registered?

A118 ABA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is A118 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A118 ABA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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