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YP05 NTY

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,247 mi
Last recorded152,247 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 NTY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,247 miles

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

side skirts fitted at time of test

undertrays cover majority of the sills

Fail 25 Mar 2026 152,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body and sills but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

side skirts fitted at time of test

undertrays cover majority of the sills

Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 127,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,234 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 117,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,765 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,381 miles

under trays

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,737 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,330 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 NTY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YP05 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

YP05 NTY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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