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EN05 LHX

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LHX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 144,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 144,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 136,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,656 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,027 miles

n/s/ side miror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,486 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 102,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2017 102,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,591 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,024 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 63,253 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 63,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,534 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,534 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 12 May 2009 41,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,729 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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EN05 LHX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EN05 LHX, 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 EN05 LHX registered?

EN05 LHX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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