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SK05 YMJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,168 mi
Last recorded51,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor system fault

Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 44,833 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 44,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,203 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 44,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 43,273 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,745 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 33,156 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,860 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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SK05 YMJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black 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 SK05 YMJ, 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 SK05 YMJ registered?

SK05 YMJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SK05 YMJ 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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