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LM05 PNE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 PNE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 118,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 118,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding slider seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,475 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 111,348 miles

Emissions not tested oil filler cap missing engine spraying out oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested both dip headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,542 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenz has moisture build up on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,564 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,596 miles

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

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

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 PNE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PNE, 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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LM05 PNE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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