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GJ55 XHU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,177 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,393 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 56,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

os wiper tip split

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,343 miles

ns and os rear tyres perished and cut

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,100 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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GJ55 XHU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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