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AU55 ZFK

2005 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS300 SE Auto82,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZFK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 87,671 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,714 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside, offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,898 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Front wiper blades starting to split.

3. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

4 Parking brake travel on limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,273 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,859 miles

As per failure.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,849 miles

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

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,611 miles

1. Front brake discs wearing low. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,305 miles

Full plastic under tray and plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,059 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Rear tyre wearing low in centre of treads.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,463 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,310 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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AU55 ZFK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 82,416 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 ZFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU55 ZFK is a 2005 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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