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L14 NOG

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 NOG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,521 miles

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

Nearside Front DOOR IMPACT. DOOR OPENED FROM BOTH INSIDE BUT NEEDED ADDITIONAL EFFORE FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 102,521 miles

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

Nearside Front DOOR IMPACT. DOOR OPENED FROM BOTH INSIDE BUT NEEDED ADDITIONAL EFFORE FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,649 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,648 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,037 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,595 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside,front & rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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L14 NOG 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 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 L14 NOG, 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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L14 NOG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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