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J300 RCP

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 RCP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,415 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,868 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,148 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,526 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,234 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2019 75,558 miles

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

Rear pads may be low but unable to see inner pads

Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,396 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,799 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,293 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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J300 RCP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J300 RCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J300 RCP registered?

J300 RCP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is J300 RCP safe to buy?

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