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RJ05 KNN

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 KNN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2014 129,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 129,270 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,681 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,344 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,022 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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RJ05 KNN is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ05 KNN, 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 RJ05 KNN registered?

RJ05 KNN is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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