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LK05 UMB

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UMB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 61,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 60,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 57,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,663 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,845 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 UMB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LK05 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

LK05 UMB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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