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FE05 ZYH

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ZYH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 140,191 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner sill areas on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear lower body on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all attachments, arms, links and coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,398 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,738 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2024 125,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 114,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,008 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,894 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,497 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system deteriorating

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,529 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,529 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,980 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2017 91,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3.5mm - 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox is leaking transmission fluid

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 26 May 2016 87,016 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2015 83,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 79,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 69,765 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 May 2012 59,956 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

both rear tyres getting low in centre of tread.

front brake pads low.

front number plate cracked/delaminating.

o/s/f headlamp flicked on/off during test.

Pass 17 May 2011 50,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,338 miles

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 27 May 2009 38,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 30,287 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX. 75% WORN.

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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FE05 ZYH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE05 ZYH, 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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FE05 ZYH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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