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LM05 NXR

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,124 mi
Last recorded68,124 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NXR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,124 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 68,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 66,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 65,382 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective broken unable to secure in (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 62,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 61,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,477 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 58,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,425 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LM05 NXR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM05 NXR, 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 LM05 NXR registered?

LM05 NXR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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