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SN05 PZA

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PZA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,189 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp main beam intermittently not working, worked during test but was off when removing vehicle from test station

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns and Os sills under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 120,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,023 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o-s & n-s ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,023 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o-s & n-s ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,788 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 114,523 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer fuel tank guard

Offside parking brake effort

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,621 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,716 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has age related cracking

o/s/r brake caliper slides siezed but not affecting efficiency

Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r brake caliper slides siezed but not affecting efficiency

Pass 29 Dec 2014 98,262 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SN05 PZA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SN05 PZA, 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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SN05 PZA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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