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AY55 LXP

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,587 mi
Last recorded90,587 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LXP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,587 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,438 miles

Engine covers and undertrays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Tailgate not opening - gained access through rear

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,724 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but system is still well supported

Fail 12 Apr 2024 74,724 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm - Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but system is still well supported

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,732 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,773 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,555 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 12,025 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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AY55 LXP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AY55 LXP, 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 AY55 LXP registered?

AY55 LXP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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