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LS05 SMV

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 112,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 108,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,458 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing hand brake/foot brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 79,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 79,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 77,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,379 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,139 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 51,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 43,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 36,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,791 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 16,945 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 SMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 LS05 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

LS05 SMV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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