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RV55 YKX

2005 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,382 mi
Last recorded158,382 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,382 miles

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

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

tps light on

Fail 29 Feb 2020 158,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

tps light on

Pass 19 Dec 2018 136,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 136,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 126,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,775 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter joints corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2017 120,577 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine light on

Exhaust catalytic converter joints corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Orange brake warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,569 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,025 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,584 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,278 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,694 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 YKX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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