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RJ55 OVP

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OVP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 93,550 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,519 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,661 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,551 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,588 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,569 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,620 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,681 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres wearing on edges

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2012 34,793 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,609 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,254 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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RJ55 OVP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ55 OVP, 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 RJ55 OVP registered?

RJ55 OVP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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