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GY05 PLJ

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 PLJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,364 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))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (all) (5.2.3 (l))

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

brake warning light on

general corrosion under vehicle

tpms light on

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,266 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 115,263 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))

Chip on windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,821 miles

chip on windscreen

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,821 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on

chip on windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,972 miles

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

Handbrake pedal has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,971 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,822 miles

Handbrake pedal lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,295 miles

Hand brake (foot brake ) has little reserve travel.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,973 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,189 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 PLJ is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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