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CE55 NYV

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NYV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,512 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,712 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 38,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,207 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2020 37,207 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

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

front exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,262 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,643 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,168 miles

both rear backing plates corroded but secure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,000 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre edges worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 15,552 miles

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

frt pads worn

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 15,552 miles

frt pads worn

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 7,990 miles

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

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

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 NYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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