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RN05 FLE

2005 Lexus GS300

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,888 mi
Last recorded147,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 FLE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,888 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 147,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 143,188 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 143,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 121,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,864 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slight crack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,356 miles

brake pipes not visible over covers and fuel tank

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn badly on inner edge

unable to see front brake pads

vision under bonnet restricted by covers

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,800 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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RN05 FLE is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RN05 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

RN05 FLE is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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