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CE55 NYG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,405 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))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 136,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,576 miles

CORROSION IN REAR UNDERSILLS & REAR SUBFRAME

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

WHEEL BEARING NOISE HEARD ON BRAKE TEST

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,305 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 111,305 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,026 miles

Rear suspension components corroded.

underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe bushes perishing, both sides.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

general under body corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,492 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,000 miles

parking brake recording low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,947 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on rear discs / pitted

handbrake req slight adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside

front brake pads 70% worn

rear brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,794 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.

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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CE55 NYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE55 NYG, 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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CE55 NYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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