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NV05 MDO

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,008 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TIRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,815 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,724 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,672 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,672 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,421 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,420 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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NV05 MDO 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 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 NV05 MDO, 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 NV05 MDO registered?

NV05 MDO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is NV05 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 MDO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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