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GF05 HLU

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HLU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,127 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 69,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,627 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox weld split (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 32,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,365 miles

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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GF05 HLU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF05 HLU, 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 GF05 HLU registered?

GF05 HLU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is GF05 HLU safe to buy?

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