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GV05 WZH

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,621 mi
Last recorded82,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WZH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 77,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,765 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,901 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 75,008 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,136 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,820 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WZH 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 78.3%.

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 GV05 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

Is GV05 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 WZH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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