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RK05 CFV

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,813 mi
Last recorded212,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CFV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 212,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 212,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 211,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 198,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 186,426 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 185,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 173,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 164,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,683 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,717 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,092 miles

front brake discs worn

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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RK05 CFV is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK05 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 CFV registered?

RK05 CFV is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 CFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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