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HF55 DWA

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DWA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 113,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 113,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,921 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 107,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake calliper slider seized

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,474 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake calliper slider seized

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,861 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,045 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,946 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,267 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,267 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,688 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,953 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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HF55 DWA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF55 DWA, 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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HF55 DWA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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