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AU55 ZFR

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,308 mi
Last recorded174,308 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZFR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 174,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 174,099 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Feb 2025 160,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 152,205 miles

2x rear tyres worn 245/40/18

O/s/f wheel damaged

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear exhaust leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 143,620 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2023 143,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box Has Hole In It (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box Has Hole In It (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 129,164 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear tail boxs (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

tyre monitoring warning light showing flat tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 84,007 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine couvers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 7 May 2015 84,007 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine couvers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,579 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,920 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (advise replacement)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

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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AU55 ZFR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU55 ZFR, 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 AU55 ZFR registered?

AU55 ZFR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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