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PG05 NKW

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 NKW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 139,724 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,482 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,304 miles

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

Rear Under body suspention components coroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,422 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lenses are misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,125 miles

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 97,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side bank (7.1.2)

Rear suspension components lightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 97,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side bank (7.1.2)

Rear suspension components lightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,537 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine & under covers fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,203 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,948 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,949 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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PG05 NKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PG05 NKW, 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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PG05 NKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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