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SJ55 WJF

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,448 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 132,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 128,093 miles

small exhaust blow

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,755 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,250 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,214 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,141 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,600 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside + nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,247 miles

exhaust blow(corrosion)at y section of rear exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust blow(corrosion)at y section of rear exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,461 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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SJ55 WJF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SJ55 WJF, 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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SJ55 WJF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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