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HF05 NYS

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 NYS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 151,786 miles

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

parking brake just passed on 16%

travel in parking brake pedal

Fail 27 Jun 2025 151,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

amber brake warning light on

parking brake just passed on 16%

tpms light flashing

travel in parking brake pedal

Pass 5 Jul 2024 146,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 136,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 136,869 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure replace clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 131,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,909 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,565 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

washer fluid contaminated (bad smell)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,951 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,608 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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HF05 NYS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 HF05 NYS, 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 HF05 NYS registered?

HF05 NYS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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