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GV05 WZE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WZE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 147,663 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 145,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 143,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,471 miles

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre won on edges

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 109,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre won on edges

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall that is very close to the cords

Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall that is very close to the cords

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn inner edge. 225/50r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn inner edge. 225/50r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and ourter edges. 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge. 225/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,969 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,315 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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GV05 WZE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 GV05 WZE, 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 GV05 WZE registered?

GV05 WZE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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