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MAM 999X

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAM 999X
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 75,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield clamp insecure

Nearside Front Exterior door trim missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2025 75,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bolt on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bolt on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, subframe and components

Exhaust centre section to downpipe joint - clamp missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush - part of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front door exterior trim missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush - part of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,401 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,752 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2255017 uniroyal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,021 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner egdes

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,101 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,624 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,842 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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,453 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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MAM 999X is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MAM 999X, 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 MAM 999X registered?

MAM 999X is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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