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ML05 WJJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,192 mi
Last recorded149,192 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 149,192 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 149,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,949 miles

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

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,548 miles

Rear inner sills (both sides ) corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 136,759 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,560 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,771 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 129,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,551 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,386 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 WJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 ML05 WJJ, 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 ML05 WJJ registered?

ML05 WJJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is ML05 WJJ safe to buy?

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