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NU05 WTA

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

218,252 mi
Last recorded218,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WTA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 218,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 218,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 210,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of body

Pass 1 Jul 2024 202,431 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of body

Fail 18 Jun 2024 202,099 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of body

Pass 27 Jun 2023 191,959 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded loose

Offside Front seat has movement in mechanism

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 191,959 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded loose

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front seat has movement in mechanism

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 183,504 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 173,839 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside beam pattern not very clear pattern

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2020 166,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 156,168 miles

engine oil level slightly low level

Pass 16 Jun 2018 141,143 miles

Little reserve travel in the handbrake

Oil level low

Several blows in the exhaust system

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between y piece (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between y piece (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 92,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,426 miles

chips in screen

crack in screen (not in drivers view)

Pass 24 May 2011 59,676 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to windscreen

front brake pads worn very low (recommend replacement asap)

long travel in parking brake pedal

Fail 12 Jun 2010 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 37,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,738 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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NU05 WTA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NU05 WTA, 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 NU05 WTA registered?

NU05 WTA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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