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HG05 WKL

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,383 mi
Last recorded137,383 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WKL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 137,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 97,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 56,040 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,605 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,450 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 8 May 2009 33,624 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)

long travel on park brake

Pass 12 May 2008 27,746 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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HG05 WKL is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG05 WKL, 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 HG05 WKL registered?

HG05 WKL is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 2005.

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