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KB05 NWW

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 NWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,555 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,527 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,024 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Screen chip.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (1.8)

Nearside Front Screen chip.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,448 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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KB05 NWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KB05 NWW, 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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KB05 NWW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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