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GR55 WEX

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,396 mi
Last recorded181,396 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 WEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 181,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbobe bottom ball joint play

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

Sills and underbody corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 181,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbobe bottom ball joint play

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

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 179,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbobe bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,012 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,794 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 152,794 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,049 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,049 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,697 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,176 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,176 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,381 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,971 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,160 miles

engine oil on low mark

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,896 miles

unable to see road springs due to covers

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,535 miles

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

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

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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GR55 WEX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 GR55 WEX, 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 GR55 WEX registered?

GR55 WEX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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