CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY05 VME

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,811 mi
Last recorded70,811 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VME
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 66,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,472 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also, bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,439 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,143 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
Full Lexus RX300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY05 VME is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY05 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY05 VME?

You can check the full history of EY05 VME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY05 VME registered?

EY05 VME is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is EY05 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VME shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY05 VME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY05 VME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.