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B3 AYR

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AYR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,699 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 126,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,408 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 116,389 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges tread & outer side wall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,901 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre & tread cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/r tyre & tread cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 85,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2011 85,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 77,262 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,468 miles

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

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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B3 AYR is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 AYR, 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 B3 AYR registered?

B3 AYR is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B3 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 AYR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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