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N40 JLM

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 JLM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 99,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 99,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front deteriorating, cracks on edge of tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding, slight blow on rear pipe

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,518 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

all exhaust system corroding

all front suspension corroding

all rear suspension corroding

both outer floor rails corroding

tpms light flashing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding and slight blow rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,359 miles

all front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2019 66,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted top securing pin missing lower pin loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges and deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn both edges and deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

both exhausts corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

all exhaust system corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,658 miles

all exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,512 miles

exhaust corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,997 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,633 miles

front tyres approaching legal limit worn inner edges

rear tyres approaching legal limit worn inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,778 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,777 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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N40 JLM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N40 JLM, 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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N40 JLM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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