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YP05 JYK

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,398 mi
Last recorded25,398 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 JYK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,398 miles

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

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 Aug 2025 24,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 24,509 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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 30 Jul 2024 24,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,528 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,223 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 22,223 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 17,606 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 8 May 2012 17,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,907 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 13,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 10,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,733 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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YP05 JYK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP05 JYK, 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 YP05 JYK registered?

YP05 JYK is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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