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SV55 RDX

2005 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RDX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,224 miles

Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

Pass 5 Apr 2025 79,028 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,033 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 75,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 71,314 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 71,314 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,065 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,263 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,850 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 48,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,148 miles

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

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

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

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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SV55 RDX is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SV55 RDX, 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 SV55 RDX registered?

SV55 RDX is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SV55 RDX safe to buy?

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