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BV05 YVJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,581 mi
Last recorded147,581 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YVJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 147,581 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 138,353 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 138,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,313 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2022 129,303 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

plastic under covers obscuring views

Fail 1 Jun 2022 129,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

plastic under covers obscuring views

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,293 miles

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 123,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 123,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 119,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,921 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2018 111,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 96,529 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 8 May 2015 87,476 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 87,476 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 72,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 44,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,845 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges. s

Pass 11 May 2009 28,787 miles

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

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

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2008 22,940 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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BV05 YVJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV05 YVJ, 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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BV05 YVJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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