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CE55 NYM

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,186 mi
Last recorded159,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NYM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 159,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 144,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at anti roll bar Dbush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,261 miles

Advise ;Long parking brake travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,690 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,265 miles

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

Nearside Front top drop link bracket is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2018 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp securing bracket is damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges devoid of tread - stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top drop link bracket is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 24 May 2017 103,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,998 miles

n/s/f head lamp misted up

Pass 2 May 2015 85,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,184 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 58,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,800 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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CE55 NYM 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 CE55 NYM, 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 NYM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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