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FM55 RYN

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RYN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 157,638 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 157,637 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake sticking on, and low effort (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front gear box mount corroded under rubber cover

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 30 May 2024 147,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 135,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 120,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,355 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 120,353 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 120,350 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INDICATING A MALFUNCTION (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

headlamp self levelling system warning light ON

parking brake efficiency only just met

slight judder on brakes

Pass 9 May 2019 111,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 99,729 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 99,729 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge on the limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge on the limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 80,836 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge on the limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge on the limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,836 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 50,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,110 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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FM55 RYN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM55 RYN, 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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FM55 RYN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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