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MH05 KPV

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KPV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread ageing + offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,693 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,874 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,450 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 17,450 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 10,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2011 10,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 10,327 miles

small cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2009 8,318 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 8,309 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,812 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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MH05 KPV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH05 KPV, 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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MH05 KPV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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