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LC55 RTC

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 RTC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 113,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,292 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

tpms lamp on dash flashing

Fail 4 Jun 2024 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect just big round blob no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

tpms lamp on dash flashing

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,069 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 98,069 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,832 miles

Tyre pressure light on and been taped over

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 91,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both OS and NS (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure light on and been taped over

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,735 miles

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

tpms warning on

Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 54,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2014 40,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,334 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,886 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,736 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing low on inner edges

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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LC55 RTC is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LC55 RTC, 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 LC55 RTC registered?

LC55 RTC is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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