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A3 RUB

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,866 mi
Last recorded93,866 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RUB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,355 miles

Front n/s & o/s lower arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,271 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,525 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,834 miles

Front Wishbone Bushes Perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,604 miles

all tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,073 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,481 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 38,481 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' camera in drivers line of sight (8.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,688 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 16,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet hydraulic ram not holding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,738 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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A3 RUB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 RUB registered?

A3 RUB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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