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RV55 XZD

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,575 mi
Last recorded86,575 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XZD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,559 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (No sharp beam pattern ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but unlikely to fall off.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y Section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 76,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle missing/trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Lagging up to 52% during application (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but unlikely to fall off.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y Section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging upto 24% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS indicates low pressure

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but unlikely to fall off.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,154 miles

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated slightly

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 62,146 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling not working (Rod broken) (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging up to 50% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated slightly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,088 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,079 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,962 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,969 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,528 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,613 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 XZD is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

RV55 XZD is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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