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AC55 COX

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,805 mi
Last recorded158,805 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 COX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,805 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 158,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 152,603 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2024 152,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusted

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,303 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 147,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 142,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,261 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre also has a nail (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,748 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,665 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 112,678 miles

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions are Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes are Deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn out From Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Is Weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perish

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Is Weakened

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions are Corroded

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes are Deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn out From Outer Edge

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Is Weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre Is Perish

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Is Weakened

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,182 miles

Exhaust System Are Slightly Corroded

Front Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre Starting Getting Worn Out From Outer Edge

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,525 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,166 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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AC55 COX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC55 COX, 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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AC55 COX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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