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EJ55 NVA

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NVA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 111,519 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 105,259 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,995 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,218 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sr tyre has small splits around outer wall

n/sr tyre is wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres have small splits around tread pattern

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres have small splits around tread pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre is worn below min limit

The rear brake discs are coroded over the braking surface.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre is worn below min limit

The front brake discs are heavily coroded over the braking surfaces.

The rear brake discs are coroded over the braking surface.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,705 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,849 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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EJ55 NVA 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 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ55 NVA, 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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EJ55 NVA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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