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RF55 ETA

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ETA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,689 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Draft shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check all rear seat belts ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 103,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check all rear seat belts ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,629 miles

Front engine undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,256 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,404 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers & trays

Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers & trays

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting grease (boot intact) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not excess of the requirements

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

covers & trays fitted as standard

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

number plates deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,322 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,712 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Long travel on parking brake

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,234 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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RF55 ETA is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RF55 ETA, 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 RF55 ETA registered?

RF55 ETA is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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