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EY05 VMV

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,375 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,395 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper / fog lamp damaged

Slight corrosion to suspension components

both front side lights flicker

Fail 16 Nov 2022 107,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper / fog lamp damaged

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Tpms light flashing

both front side lights flicker

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,036 miles

offside front fog lamp loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front position lamps slightly flickering

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,933 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,247 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,026 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 24 May 2011 59,544 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 54,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,601 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 49,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,762 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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EY05 VMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 EY05 VMV, 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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EY05 VMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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