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B23 PAK

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,145 mi
Last recorded151,145 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 PAK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 151,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,259 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 137,464 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 137,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,513 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,960 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,774 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,095 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed badly inner edge and cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

rear pads looking low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,044 miles

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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B23 PAK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B23 PAK, 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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B23 PAK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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