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GIG 4160

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4160
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,868 miles

Front Both side Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 136,868 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Both side Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 130,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 127,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 127,982 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Both bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight movement in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,679 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,530 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,259 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, tyre worn close to legal limits.

uneven tyre wear offside and nearside front tyres, inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,827 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,499 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 14,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,603 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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GIG 4160 is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GIG 4160, 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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GIG 4160 is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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