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JM05 GAS

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,833 mi
Last recorded66,833 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 GAS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 65,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,559 miles

All rear suspension tie rods slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre inner walls cracked

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,789 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre walls splitting on inner walls

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,450 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 37,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre inner wall poor

Pass 7 May 2013 29,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 15,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,839 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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JM05 GAS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JM05 GAS, 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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JM05 GAS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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