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EJ05 YHR

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YHR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 68,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,375 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,703 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 57,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,728 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 55,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,301 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,432 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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EJ05 YHR 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 EJ05 YHR, 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 EJ05 YHR registered?

EJ05 YHR is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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