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PA05 HFE

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HFE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 109,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

Fail 9 Jul 2026 109,690 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded axle/subframe/brake pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,462 miles

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

fuel tank holder rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,030 miles

Both Front Tyres

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,250 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,638 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,789 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,787 miles

Emissions not tested leaking from rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirements to pass

Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirements to pass

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 34,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,721 miles

Battery unsecure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake disc back plate out of shape and close to touching brake disc.

Pass 8 May 2012 31,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,355 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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PA05 HFE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PA05 HFE, 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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PA05 HFE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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