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FH05 JWZ

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,582 mi
Last recorded60,582 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JWZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 60,582 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slight lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 225/50/17 98 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2025 60,564 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencers pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slight lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 225/50/17 98 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer heat shield insecure no fixing bolts to reattach

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,372 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 53,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,061 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,444 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 44,854 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,461 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and tread slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,065 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,679 miles

REAR TYRES LOW AND N/S/R HAS NAIL IN OUTER TREAD.

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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FH05 JWZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FH05 JWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 JWZ registered?

FH05 JWZ is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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