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L300 JAH

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 JAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,560 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 114,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe towards front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

low tyre pressure warning on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section towards Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,067 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jan 2023 106,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Oct 2021 106,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases junction (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 104,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear "V" joint cracked (7.1.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear "V" joint cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,385 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

tpms lamp illuminated

upper portion of windscreen tinted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

none standard wiper blades fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,944 miles

slight tyre wear - offside rear inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front & rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,366 miles

nearside front tyre damaged inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,400 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,400 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,777 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2008 38,103 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 JAH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L300 JAH, 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 JAH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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