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RF55 LML

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

152,115 mi
Last recorded152,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LML
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 152,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 149,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 145,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline / right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,465 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 131,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,630 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,984 miles

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,724 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

play inner steering joints

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,237 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,402 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,513 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 LML is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RF55 LML, 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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RF55 LML is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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