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GX55 ZFM

2005 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ZFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,420 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 129,340 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion underbody

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 129,340 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion underbody

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 125,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 119,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 119,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 115,736 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

engine management warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

engine management warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

crossmember under radiator slightly damaged

rear exhaust rusty

surface rust on rear inner sills

Fail 16 Dec 2016 113,862 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light illuminated (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Front Lower Radiator cross member damaged

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,314 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section leak (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle under shield fitted

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 100,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,311 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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GX55 ZFM is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX55 ZFM, 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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GX55 ZFM is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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