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GV05 EVG

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,711 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 89,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,400 miles

both front light lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,944 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,286 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,637 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 40,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,042 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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GV05 EVG 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 GV05 EVG, 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 GV05 EVG registered?

GV05 EVG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GV05 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 EVG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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