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HJ05 UCO

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UCO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met pass criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just met pass criteria (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

Offside Rear slight weep from diff seal

TPMS system check warning illuminated

both front shock absorber dust covers split

surface corrosion to suspension components / rear chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,089 miles

both front shock absober dust cover split

Fail 7 Apr 2025 119,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front shock absober dust cover split

Fail 18 Mar 2025 119,085 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

TPMS warning

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,546 miles

tps light on

Offside Front tyre smooth inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,048 miles

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

tps light on

Fail 15 Mar 2023 106,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

tps light on

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,802 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Tread cracking

Offside Front Tread cracking

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 72,793 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tread cracking

Offside Front Tread cracking

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,362 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,882 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyre edges heavily worn

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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HJ05 UCO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ05 UCO, 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 HJ05 UCO registered?

HJ05 UCO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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