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MJ05 CRU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 CRU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 106,531 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 106,531 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 93,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

General condition of under body corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 75,770 miles

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on edge

o/s front anti roll bar link bar dust covers slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn close to wear limits

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2021 75,770 miles

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on edge

o/s front anti roll bar link bar dust covers slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn close to wear limits

slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various steel brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Fail 22 Jun 2020 66,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various steel brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 May 2019 60,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 May 2018 56,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 53,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,827 miles

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

all four tyres showing light cracking in tread area

Fail 6 May 2016 49,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres showing light cracking in tread area

Pass 26 May 2015 47,240 miles

slight blow on exhaust

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

slight dragging on front offside wheel with vehicle raised

Pass 9 May 2014 42,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,116 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 34,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 29,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work damage to nearside front headlamp aim may need re-adustment after repair

Fail 26 May 2010 27,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work damage to nearside front headlamp aim may need re-adustment after repair

Pass 28 May 2009 24,135 miles

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)

offside front tyre 3mm and worn inner edge close to exposing ply or cords

offside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 28 May 2008 20,088 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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MJ05 CRU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MJ05 CRU, 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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MJ05 CRU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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