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EJ05 YHC

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,190 mi
Last recorded142,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YHC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 142,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 136,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,394 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 133,394 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 113,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,100 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,773 miles

Rear tyres on 4-5 mm

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,199 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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EJ05 YHC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EJ05 YHC, 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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EJ05 YHC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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