2005 Lexus GS300 3.0L Petrol · SM05 EBG
2005 Lexus GS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 137,304 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS GS300
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SM05 EBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 137,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 EBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Gs300 (SM05 EBG) between March 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SM05 EBG Mileage History
- 14/03/2023123,963 mi
- 22/03/2023124,320 mi+357 mi
- 27/03/2023124,342 mi+22 mi
- 21/03/2024136,511 mi+12,169 mi
- 12/04/2024137,304 mi+793 mi
Average of roughly 12,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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