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GP05 AEL

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 AEL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,367 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,362 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both - blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S. fault light on at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,508 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,707 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,702 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,265 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 62,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,420 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,916 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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GP05 AEL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GP05 AEL, 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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GP05 AEL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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