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EF05 OVG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,616 mi
Last recorded72,616 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OVG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,874 miles

*o/s door mirror fluid leak inside causing discolouring of mirror*

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged *Perished & split* (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,719 miles

AFS light ON

Front pads 2mm

Nearside Front as a nail in mid tread

Offside Front front diff leaking from oil seal inner

Offside Front lower arm ball joint leaking

Rear discs rusty om friction surface

ac condenser leaking

battery unsecure , Resecured and pass

power steering pipe leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,825 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,477 miles

tread pattern worn low on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,520 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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EF05 OVG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF05 OVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 OVG registered?

EF05 OVG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 OVG safe to buy?

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