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L44 MTR

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 MTR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 111,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,870 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,821 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,821 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,790 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp flashing indicating fault

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,485 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,205 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,319 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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L44 MTR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 L44 MTR, 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 L44 MTR registered?

L44 MTR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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