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GJ55 JHK

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,771 mi
Last recorded165,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JHK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 165,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 143,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 128,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,010 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 123,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,220 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,972 miles

near and offside sub frame forward mounting rubber bushes slit but no movement at this time

Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area badly perished to extent that ply or cords are seen (4.1.D.1a)

near and offside sub frame forward mounting rubber bushes slit but no movement at this time

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,975 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,137 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ55 JHK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ55 JHK, 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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GJ55 JHK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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