2005 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate: 76.3% (2,075 tests)
Is the 2005 GS300 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.6% +11.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.3% +13.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.0% +10.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 GS300
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 452 | 28.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 356 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 208 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 201 | 12.7% |
| 5 | Tyres | 162 | 10.2% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 90 | 5.7% |
All GS300 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 2,075 | 76.3% | +11.8 pts | 110,048 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Lexus GS300 reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 76.3% of their MOT tests (2,075 tests, 2023–2025), +11.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 110,048 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 GS300?
The median tested example shows 110,048 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.