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OU05 RXA

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,300 mi
Last recorded156,300 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RXA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 156,294 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 145,362 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 127,044 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,040 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 120,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,833 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,280 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 48,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,150 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front tyre treads outer edges worn to 1.6mm

nearside front tyre tread has a nail in it and outer sidewall small cut

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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OU05 RXA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OU05 RXA, 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 OU05 RXA registered?

OU05 RXA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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