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ND05 VLH

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,334 mi
Last recorded89,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 VLH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,334 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 89,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 87,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,146 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 83,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,843 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,420 miles

Rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner sills starting to corrode.

handbrake effort low. long travel.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,946 miles

OSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,946 miles

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

OSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,604 miles

OSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

can't see front brake pads

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,075 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,300 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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ND05 VLH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ND05 VLH, 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 ND05 VLH registered?

ND05 VLH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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