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RN05 FKW

2005 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 FKW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,277 miles

TPMS on ind low pressure

boot opens key only

n/s/f door mirror cover part missing

n/s/f door mirror glass deformed image broken

n/s/f fog lamp part insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f wings and bumper damaged

o/s/f cat heat shield part insecure

o/s/f inner track rod play evident

rear brakes slight binding

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2024 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner track rod play evident

n/s/f door mirror damaged multiple images

o/s/f and n/s/f wing damaged

rear brakes binding

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,189 miles

battery tray broken clamp anchor/loose battery

n/s/r tyre worn/perished

rear brake pads and shims overheated

steering rack inner track rods play

tpms lamp inds low pressure

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,072 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls damaged

screen scuff damaged by worn blades now replaced/central and o/s upper

tpms lamp indicating low pressures

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,933 miles

n/s/f tyre deeply damaged treads area

n/s/f wiper worn

n/s/r tyre perished treads

o/s/f headlamp aim low

o/s/f wheel damaged bead area

o/s/r tyre perished treads

rear brakes slight binding

rear road wheels corroded

tpms indicates a fault amber

front lower sus arms corroded

front road wheels corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,651 miles

wiper blades lightly perished/worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,978 miles

engine covers and undertrays.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,975 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,216 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers

offside & nearside rear tyres driven flat

tyre pressure light on

undertrays

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers

offside & nearside rear tyres have been driven flat (sidewall damage)

undertrays

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to nearside front

offside & nearside rear tyres have been driven flat sidewalls damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to nearside front

offside & nearside rear tyres have been driven flat sidewalls damaged

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,905 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 73,905 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,223 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge.

rear discs are starting to corrode

tyre pressure warning light is on but pressures are ok.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,709 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre side wall.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to nearside rear tyre side wall.

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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RN05 FKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN05 FKW, 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 RN05 FKW registered?

RN05 FKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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