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BJ55 YST

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YST
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 111,436 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 102,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,451 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,055 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged DETERIORATED ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 STUDS AND 1 BOLT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,055 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged DETERIORATED ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2 STUDS AND 1 BOLT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,111 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,375 miles

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

both rear tyres serface cracking advise replace

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,485 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very light serface cracking in tread on all tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,440 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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BJ55 YST is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ55 YST, 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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BJ55 YST is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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