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2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 JVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,753 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2023 107,731 miles

Bonnet struts defective

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS/F & NS/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tpms light illuminated

Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

AFS self leveling warning lamp flashing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged and insecure ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s outer wall unable to see/feel ply/cords yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough heavy/tight (2.1.1 (a))

TPM on

bonnet struts defective

Pass 2 Apr 2022 105,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,240 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 70,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,764 miles

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

nearside rear heatshield loose

offside front tyre wearing on very inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,024 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)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,013 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,863 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,851 miles

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

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

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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PJ55 JVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ55 JVW, 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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PJ55 JVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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