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M88 KCN

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,881 mi
Last recorded76,881 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 KCN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,030 miles

advise osf tyre has cracks

Pass 4 Dec 2023 74,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,467 miles

advise osf tyre cracks

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,061 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,033 miles

Advise slight rust to nearside rear inner sill.

Advise slight rust to offside rear inner sill

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,788 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,465 miles

crack in front registration plate

near and offside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,143 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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M88 KCN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M88 KCN, 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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M88 KCN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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