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LK05 TWN

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TWN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 132,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,890 miles

tpms light on

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,600 miles

tpms light on

Fail 11 Oct 2022 126,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,004 miles

Edges wearing both front tyres

T.P.S system lamp on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Both brake pad pins no locked /pinned (1.1.21 (c))

Edges wearing both front tyres

T.P.S system lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2021 120,998 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front levelling device defective (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted mounting pin insecure (1.1.21 (c))

TPMS system malfunction lamp on dash

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,892 miles

tyre pressure light on

exhaust shield (both sides) insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,824 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,824 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,687 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,928 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,905 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on stepped edges

offside front tyre bald on stepped edges

offside rear brake pad looking worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre bald on stepped edges

offside front tyre bald on stepped edges

offside rear brake pad looking worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,523 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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LK05 TWN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LK05 TWN, 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 LK05 TWN registered?

LK05 TWN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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