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RV55 SDO

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 SDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 145,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 139,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 132,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,760 miles

rear exhust poor

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhust poor

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,775 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 92,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

long handbrake pedal travel

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,275 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,279 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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RV55 SDO is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDO, 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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RV55 SDO is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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