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M222 MPM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,623 mi
Last recorded96,623 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 MPM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,623 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 96,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

hole in OSF sill - not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust corroded holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust Y pipe corroded holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heatshield insecure and corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust small crack and slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake dust shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints and center silencer slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,325 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front joints and center silencer slight leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,420 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewall to tread perishing and both tyres on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front exhaust heat shield clamps broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,557 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay comopnents

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,619 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2012 48,619 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,175 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,988 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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M222 MPM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M222 MPM, 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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M222 MPM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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