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M21 RCA

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 RCA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,808 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,118 miles

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,477 miles

exhaust sytem poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,324 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,246 miles

Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system adequatley supported.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 14,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,014 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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M21 RCA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M21 RCA, 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 M21 RCA registered?

M21 RCA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is M21 RCA safe to buy?

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