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SC05 AML

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,727 mi
Last recorded185,727 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 AML
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 185,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 185,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 179,536 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 179,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre and rear exhaust system missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self leveller broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 170,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 158,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 157,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 152,873 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,944 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2017 135,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 114,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,918 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 90,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly damaged

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,191 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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SC05 AML is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 SC05 AML, 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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SC05 AML is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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