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J300 MKM

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 MKM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,577 miles

Tps light on / engine x under covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation significant reduced effort in brakeing cycle (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,219 miles

Windscreen has damage outside zone 'A' and less than a 40mm circle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full inspection under car not possible due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,968 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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J300 MKM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J300 MKM, 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 J300 MKM registered?

J300 MKM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is J300 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 MKM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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