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EX55 SFZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,081 mi
Last recorded130,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SFZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,002 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 125,997 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,540 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,028 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,963 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 104,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,583 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 87,879 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,083 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

POWER STEERING PIPE LEAKING/MISTING.

WIPERS SMEARING ADVISE REPLACE.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,083 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES.

POWER STEERING PIPE LEAKING/MISTING.

WIPERS SMEARING ADVISE REPLACE.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,642 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 50,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,030 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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EX55 SFZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 SFZ, 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 EX55 SFZ registered?

EX55 SFZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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