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RV55 RZX

2005 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,281 mi
Last recorded153,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 RZX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 153,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 149,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 145,325 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 145,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Locking device missing both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 122,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres near limit

front tyres slightly mishaped along tread

rear tyres slightly mishaped along tread

Pass 4 May 2012 89,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,510 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 76,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side headlamp aim not tested

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,243 miles

accident damage nearside front

long travel handbrake

Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage nearside front

long travel handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,205 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RV55 RZX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV55 RZX, 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 RV55 RZX registered?

RV55 RZX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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