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BG05 VEP

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VEP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 112,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 110,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,334 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,841 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower damp (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,443 miles

power steering pump and rack dampness

Front o/s & n/s lower suspension arm bushes wear

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,694 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,973 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,344 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG05 VEP 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 100%.

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 BG05 VEP, 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 BG05 VEP registered?

BG05 VEP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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