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L70 BJL

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 BJL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,317 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 28 Mar 2011 49,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,484 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack inbetween tread blocks

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,909 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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L70 BJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red 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 L70 BJL, 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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L70 BJL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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