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GY05 PHU

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,011 mi
Last recorded180,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 PHU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 180,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 172,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 165,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 153,152 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 143,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,384 miles

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,993 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 85,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers, Undertrays and Engine bay covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers, Undertrays and Engine bay covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,085 miles

both rear tyres inner tread worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres inner tread worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,846 miles

both rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,479 miles

both front tyres inner tread wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,737 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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GY05 PHU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY05 PHU, 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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GY05 PHU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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