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RX55 TNF

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,650 mi
Last recorded182,650 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 TNF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 182,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e))

under sealant applied

Pass 8 Feb 2016 182,481 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 179,958 miles

traction control light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 177,438 miles

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)

engine management light on at time of test

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 176,236 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 147,870 miles

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

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

o\s\f tyre scrubbing off outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,614 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 21 Sep 2011 126,259 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,685 miles

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,685 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyres damaged on walls

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,722 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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RX55 TNF is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX55 TNF, 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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RX55 TNF is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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