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GY05 RFE

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,435 mi
Last recorded153,435 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RFE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 153,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 136,041 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,689 miles

Both front Tyre's slight wear on inner edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,687 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front Tyre's slight wear on inner edges

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

front exhaust slight blow

nearside and offside front pads wearing low

offside rear exhaust mounting perishing

rear exhaust heat shield corroded broken

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 79,008 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

front exhaust slight blow

nearside and offside front pads wearing low

offside rear exhaust mounting perishing

rear exhaust heat shield corroded broken

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 15 Mar 2014 66,307 miles

damage to n/s rear

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GY05 RFE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY05 RFE, 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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GY05 RFE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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