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RV55 YKW

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,290 mi
Last recorded93,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn.

Front tyres are worn on thge inner edges.

Near side parking brake reading is lower than the off side.

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight flicker from front side lights at idle.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,798 miles

Front brake discs are becoming worn.

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)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,390 miles

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

Front brake discs are becoming worn.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,713 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,724 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 18,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 YKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 YKW registered?

RV55 YKW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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