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ML05 WJE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 WJE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 143,653 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 138,633 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 138,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 133,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,588 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,588 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,882 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 111,880 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 104,538 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 97,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 89,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily worn / advise replacement

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,310 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise osr hand brake effort low

osf tyre inner shoulder completely bald / NOT MOT FAIL / in my opinion it is dangerous

Pass 20 May 2013 70,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 25 May 2012 62,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2010 42,543 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 May 2010 42,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,840 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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ML05 WJE 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 70.8%.

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 ML05 WJE, 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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ML05 WJE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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