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GJ05 JGF

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,630 mi
Last recorded117,630 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2026 117,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 81,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 81,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,988 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,053 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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GJ05 JGF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ05 JGF, 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 GJ05 JGF registered?

GJ05 JGF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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