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GU05 MHM

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 MHM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 124,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,477 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

o/s/r, n/s/r jack point corroded

tyre pressure light flashing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,943 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres showing slight age related perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 116,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres showing slight age related perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,978 miles

All tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 113,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,111 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,018 miles

EXHAUST FRONTPIPE HEATSHIELD RETAINING CLAMPS CORRODED THROUGH

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,641 miles

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

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)

REAR EXHAUST TAILPIPE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BUT NOT LEAKING ANY GASES AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,313 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,225 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,186 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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GU05 MHM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GU05 MHM, 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 GU05 MHM registered?

GU05 MHM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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