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W28 JAM

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 JAM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 50,861 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 48,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,534 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,836 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 41,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,210 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,404 miles

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 6 Aug 2012 25,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,057 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,921 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,169 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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W28 JAM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple 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 W28 JAM, 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 W28 JAM registered?

W28 JAM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for W28 JAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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