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GY05 RKX

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,359 mi
Last recorded138,359 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RKX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 138,359 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 138,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken rod (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,833 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,668 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,200 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 114,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,926 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 108,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,963 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,567 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 60,567 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel bolt on all four wheels [possible locking bolts removed] (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,952 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 48,944 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,994 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2010 42,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,934 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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GY05 RKX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

GY05 RKX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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