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LS05 YJJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,625 mi
Last recorded101,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 101,625 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 99,306 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2022 95,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,979 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 79,380 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 79,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,442 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))

Pass 30 May 2017 73,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 64,714 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 64,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 61,087 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 61,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 45,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,304 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 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 YJJ, 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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LS05 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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