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LS05 SMO

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,335 mi
Last recorded66,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SMO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has small age related cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 66,335 miles

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached x 2 (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has small age related cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 63,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,545 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 61,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,063 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 19 Jan 2021 58,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,492 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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LS05 SMO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LS05 SMO, 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 LS05 SMO registered?

LS05 SMO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is LS05 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 SMO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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