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LA05 FHH

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FHH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 138,067 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT LENS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front BODYWORK DAMAGE

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Mar 2025 132,453 miles

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 132,452 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

tpms light on

Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Nearside Front fog light damaged/insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

tpms light on

Fail 14 Mar 2024 126,702 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 unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam damaged/ water in headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Nearside Front fog light damaged/insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,134 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 121,123 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak front & rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT INSECURE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,730 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot parking brake (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,490 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r & rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,885 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 108,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f very worn (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,864 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall

parking brake efficiency just passed brake efficiency test

Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front deep cuts to tyre sidewall

parking brake efficiency just passed brake efficiency test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,519 miles

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

n/s front tyre is very worn and is cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,060 miles

n/s rear tyre is cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,387 miles

judder on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,769 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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LA05 FHH is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LA05 FHH, 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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LA05 FHH is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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