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AU05 WNV

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,435 mi
Last recorded162,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WNV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 162,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 162,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 157,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber split but still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 157,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber split but still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 152,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper score marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,834 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 131,588 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 125,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 125,176 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,386 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,476 miles

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

Nearside rear disc starting to corroded on outside face.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,476 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear disc starting to corroded on outside face.

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

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,363 miles

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

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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AU05 WNV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU05 WNV, 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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AU05 WNV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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