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SD05 ZPU

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,987 mi
Last recorded112,987 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ZPU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,793 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 108,793 miles

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 98,042 miles

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

Vehicle is been under sealed

Fail 20 Dec 2022 98,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 95,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged TO FLEXY FOULING BODY (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CLAMP POOR FITTING (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 89,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp self-levelling system broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2020 83,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed Inner track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,700 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPS light on

Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty go off in a in a while (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPS light on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,508 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 74,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,057 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside mirror deteriorated

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front number plate

low relative reading on offside rear parking brake

some nearside rear service brake judder

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 6 May 2014 67,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tpms warning displayed

Fail 1 May 2014 67,532 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low screenwash warning displayed

tpms warning displayed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,679 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 Apr 2008 23,902 miles

front tyres worn at edges

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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SD05 ZPU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SD05 ZPU, 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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SD05 ZPU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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