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FG05 RNY

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RNY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 176,632 miles

all rear suspension corroded

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2024 164,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 153,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 137,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 130,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,205 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 86,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 80,198 miles

Oil leak

carpet mats loose o/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,225 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,324 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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FG05 RNY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG05 RNY, 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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What year was FG05 RNY registered?

FG05 RNY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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