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RJ05 VVS

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 143,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,656 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 110,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,157 miles

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

engine cover and under try fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2017 104,144 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,564 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,564 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,686 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,370 miles

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,178 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,486 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 44,184 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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 VVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 RJ05 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

RJ05 VVS is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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