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M111 MXB

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,528 mi
Last recorded179,528 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 MXB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,528 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 178,043 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 168,944 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2021 157,501 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 117,892 miles

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

Offside Front perrished and cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 117,892 miles

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

Offside Front perrished and cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 117,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both joints on main brake pipes to rear have surface corrosion

Covers fitted over brake and fuel pipes

E.C.T light on

Engine management fault light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Front and Rear brake disc's have surface corrosion on faces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre has small side wall cracks

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust sections corroded

Small chip in zone B of front windowscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,796 miles

Both main brake pipe connectors at front of vehicle becoming corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust section corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 117,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both main brake pipe connectors at front of vehicle becoming corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust section corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 116,666 miles

o/s/r exhaust box corroded

tyre pressure light on

Fail 19 May 2014 116,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r exhaust box corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 May 2013 111,537 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 105,405 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 90,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,639 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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M111 MXB is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M111 MXB, 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 M111 MXB registered?

M111 MXB is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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