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GY05 RKO

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,938 mi
Last recorded107,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RKO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,938 miles

Central Rear SLIGHT GAS LEAK

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,477 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,202 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,869 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,148 miles

Front windscreen wiper not cleaning screen

Nearside Rear Drive shaft boot leaking grease

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,068 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,193 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish/crack.

TPS monitoring light coming on & off intermittently.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,014 miles

Offside rear strut has slight misting of oil on it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RKO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RKO, 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 GY05 RKO registered?

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

Is GY05 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 RKO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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