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DF05 GWZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GWZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,894 miles

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

all suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2025 105,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,083 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slow dripping of oil /underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension/components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres severely cracking around inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,518 miles

Headlamp level light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,035 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to filler neck pipes

Slight corrosion to rear seals

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,337 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint slight grease leak.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened causing pads uneven wear. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has outer edge bald.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has slight grease leak.

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened causing pads uneven wear. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has both inner and outer edges bald.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slightly leaking. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes x3 ()

Rear diff prop shaft main seal slight leak signs.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint slight grease leak.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened causing pads uneven wear. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has outer edge bald.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower arm ball joint has slight grease leak.

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened causing pads uneven wear. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has both inner and outer edges bald.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slightly leaking. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes x3 ()

Rear diff prop shaft main seal slight leak signs.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep age cracks.

Offside Front tyre has low outer edge.

Offside Rear seat belt cannot be tested due to child seat fitted.

Offside Rear tyre has deep age cracks.

spare tyre has cut to cords and outer edge bald or worn.( from nsf to spare ).

Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has worn outer edge and cut to cords (swapped to spare from nsf. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has deep age cracks.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has low outer edge.

Offside Rear seat belt cannot be tested due to child seat fitted.

Offside Rear tyre has deep age cracks.

spare tyre has cut to cords and outer edge bald or worn.( from nsf to spare ).

Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,076 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,423 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 23,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,799 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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DF05 GWZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DF05 GWZ, 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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DF05 GWZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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