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LS05 SVN

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,272 mi
Last recorded158,272 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SVN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 148,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,632 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil is low

vague pattern headlights

Fail 14 Aug 2023 137,452 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil is low

vague pattern headlights

Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,198 miles

Nearside hand brake requires attention

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak not excessive

tpms light on

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,044 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,577 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight seepage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn Low Inner Edge and Cracking Edge Of Treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil Residue Engine Area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside In Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,677 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2018 90,677 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,505 miles

all four tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edge and nail in offside front

run flat light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,324 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,324 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,226 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 SVN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

LS05 SVN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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