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AY05 MXO

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,379 mi
Last recorded129,379 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MXO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 129,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 121,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 76,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,593 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,667 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,667 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 30,013 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 30,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AY05 MXO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY05 MXO, 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 AY05 MXO registered?

AY05 MXO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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