2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

687 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 687 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  2. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault4.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes20.5%
  2. Lights & electrics17.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  4. Suspension7.0%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2005 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 687 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).