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L300 RWF

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,793 mi
Last recorded167,793 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RWF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 167,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 167,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 159,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 151,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 142,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 129,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 129,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 126,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 122,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 119,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 119,663 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 115,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 113,307 miles

Rear section of exhaust cracked on [y]section

Pass 19 May 2012 108,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 95,984 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,984 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 89,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,250 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 RWF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RWF, 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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What year was L300 RWF registered?

L300 RWF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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