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MW05 GFG

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 141,268 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 137,175 miles

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle (sills)

Fail 7 Aug 2023 137,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle (sills)

Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin app 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,234 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,552 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,641 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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MW05 GFG is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW05 GFG, 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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MW05 GFG is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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