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L300 BUN

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,414 mi
Last recorded129,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 BUN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 129,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to rear

Pass 24 Jun 2025 125,664 miles

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

Rear Parking brake met Requirements but advise adjustment to lever travel

Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,737 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 112,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,788 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 94,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,077 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limits. nearside rear tyre worn to limits.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,845 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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L300 BUN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L300 BUN, 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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L300 BUN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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