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DG05 ZKX

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZKX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 188,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 187,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 184,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 180,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 168,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 157,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 157,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,703 miles

Bonnet support faulty

Both sides rear inner sills corrosion on surface

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Rear underside corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 148,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet support faulty

Both sides rear inner sills corrosion on surface

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 139,244 miles

Bonnet support faulty

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner sills have corrosion on surface

Fail 23 Jun 2018 139,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 113,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2014 81,399 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on the outside edge (235/55v18), check tracking

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,809 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,178 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,946 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

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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DG05 ZKX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 DG05 ZKX, 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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What year was DG05 ZKX registered?

DG05 ZKX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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