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OO03 KWC

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,187 mi
Last recorded221,187 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 KWC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 221,187 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 221,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 214,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 209,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 204,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 199,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 183,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 171,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 161,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,185 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 150,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 139,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded and the offside rear heat shield is loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 124,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded and the offside rear heat shield is loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,803 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,082 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,725 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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OO03 KWC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OO03 KWC, 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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OO03 KWC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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