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BD55 OYB

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,811 mi
Last recorded154,811 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OYB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 154,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 153,712 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 152,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 150,784 miles

rear differential leaking fluid slightly front pads close to 1.5mm both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm middle exhaust box leaking gasses slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2023 150,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

rear differential leaking fluid slightly front pads close to 1.5mm both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm middle exhaust box leaking gasses slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2022 149,580 miles

both front wishbone arms slightly worn

deferential box slightly leaking oil both rear tyres worn slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2022 149,580 miles

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

both front wishbone arms slightly worn

deferential box slightly leaking oil both rear tyres worn slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2021 148,645 miles

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

middle exhaust slightly worn/leaking front brake slightly holding

rear diff slightly leaking oil

Fail 14 Apr 2021 148,645 miles

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust slightly worn/leaking front brake slightly holding

rear diff slightly leaking oil

Pass 3 Apr 2020 147,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 149,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 145,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 145,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,121 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

front exhaust hanger has snapped off, rear hanger is corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 127,819 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 127,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,297 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,701 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,701 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,053 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 2,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,060 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,093 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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BD55 OYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD55 OYB, 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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BD55 OYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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