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LK05 RBU

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 130,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 130,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,938 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section corroded/holed. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,606 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,878 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four wheels have corrosion on the spokes/castings

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,721 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,599 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 25,599 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)

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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LK05 RBU is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK05 RBU, 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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LK05 RBU is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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