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R16 RMY

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,482 mi
Last recorded182,482 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RMY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 182,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 182,482 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 171,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 167,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 139,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 139,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,919 miles

Engine light on dash

Traction control light on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,339 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,956 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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R16 RMY is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R16 RMY, 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 R16 RMY registered?

R16 RMY is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is R16 RMY safe to buy?

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