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D17 MMG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MMG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front side light bulb off

Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,056 miles

Gearbox earth strap snapped

General age related corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2024 80,056 miles

Gearbox earth strap snapped

General age related corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpm light on

Fail 17 Feb 2023 70,006 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpm light on

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 55,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 48,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,645 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,867 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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D17 MMG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D17 MMG, 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 D17 MMG registered?

D17 MMG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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