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EA05 UJS

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UJS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 155,642 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 147,587 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,812 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,722 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,312 miles

rear discs worn

slight bulge in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2021 114,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,449 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2020 108,449 miles

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 30 May 2019 104,737 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake service recommended

Pass 21 May 2018 98,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm to 3mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

The off side front tyre is perished!

Fail 21 May 2018 98,603 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm to 3mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

The off side front tyre is perished!

Pass 24 May 2017 94,665 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 94,665 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 89,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 89,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,765 miles

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

rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,274 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,105 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)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,105 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,331 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 10 Jul 2008 45,367 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)

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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EA05 UJS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EA05 UJS, 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 EA05 UJS registered?

EA05 UJS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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