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B4 SWG

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,025 mi
Last recorded62,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SWG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,160 miles

Rear minor exhaust gas leak rear section

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,078 miles

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

Rear minor exhaust gas leak rear section

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 50,993 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,079 miles

tyre monitoring light on but pressures and tyres are correct

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,733 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 41,731 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,167 miles

vehicle is fitted with under bonnet covers

vehicle is fitted with underbody covers

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,472 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)

o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,440 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,234 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 19 Sep 2009
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,333 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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B4 SWG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 B4 SWG, 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 B4 SWG registered?

B4 SWG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is B4 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 SWG 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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