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NU05 WTW

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,546 mi
Last recorded146,546 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WTW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,546 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 146,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 128,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,515 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 118,287 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedel goes to the floor not holding (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to the metel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to the metel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

tyre warning light on , under inflated tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 70,929 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 70,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,623 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,594 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,047 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 25 Mar 2009 38,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,240 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 WTW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTW, 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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NU05 WTW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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