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AF05 TJY

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TJY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,093 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 140,093 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe ()

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/55 18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 135,381 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe slightly corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear inner sills slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 135,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides high due to levelling device being broken (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe slightly corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear inner sills slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front engine oil leak

rear prop oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,209 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and return pipe ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear control arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 121,860 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,222 miles

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

Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and recommend replacement before next MOT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 118,222 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and recommend replacement before next MOT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gearbox prop seal leak

n/s/f outer edge tyre wearing and small nail in tread

n/s/r hand brake roller result low reading

rear number plate deteriorating

rear sway bars front bushes wearing

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,162 miles

both rear inner chassis starting to deteriorate

rear suspension stabilizer arm bushes detriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads wearing down

rear number plate deteriorating

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 107,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads wearing down

rear number plate deteriorating

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Centre tread (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency meets minimum requirement only

underside,engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s /f outer edge worn on tyre

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

n/s /f outer edge worn on tyre

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 832,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear brake pads wearing down

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,918 miles

both sets of rear pads wearing down

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,809 miles

Both sets of rear brake pads wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,982 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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AF05 TJY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF05 TJY, 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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AF05 TJY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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