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L100 NBG

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 NBG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,424 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring indicates fault. not a requirement at this year

Fail 28 Jan 2025 129,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

tyre pressure monitoring indicates fault. not a requirement at this year

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,793 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,893 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,868 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,397 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,987 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,113 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,661 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 63,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,130 miles

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 29 Jul 2011 55,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,900 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,054 miles

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

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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L100 NBG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L100 NBG, 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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L100 NBG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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