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EX05 RYC

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 RYC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,766 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,985 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 32,693 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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EX05 RYC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX05 RYC, 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 EX05 RYC registered?

EX05 RYC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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