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K5 RRR

2005 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,425 mi
Last recorded64,425 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RRR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 64,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,131 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 59,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut deep on outer wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 49,236 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,735 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 22,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,831 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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K5 RRR is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 K5 RRR, 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 K5 RRR registered?

K5 RRR is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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