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GU05 XCF

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,062 mi
Last recorded138,062 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XCF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential oil leak

Rear inner sills slight corrosion

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 132,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush is perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has some lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension in generally is fairly heavily rusty all over.

Fail 8 Sep 2023 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface heavily corroded and layers falling off. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush is perishing/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has some lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension in generally is fairly heavily rusty all over.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 128,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield corroded and breaking up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is worn/corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield corroded and breaking up

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

rear diff has seepage of oil

Pass 11 Sep 2021 127,621 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe is heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is slightly worn and the inner surface is heavily corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield is very heavily corroded and breaking up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is slightly worn and the inner surface is heavily corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush is splitting/heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield is very heavily corroded and breaking up

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage of pas fluid from multiple pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort from the brake due to a seized cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort from the brake due to a seized cable (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe is heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is slightly worn and the inner surface is heavily corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield is very heavily corroded and breaking up

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is slightly worn and the inner surface is heavily corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush is splitting/heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate/dust shield is very heavily corroded and breaking up

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage of pas fluid from multiple pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface is worn and VERY heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal in the diff has slight seepage of oil

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface is worn and VERY heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal in the diff has slight seepage of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 121,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush has slight cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush has slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,961 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 115,961 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 114,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,681 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,896 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 59,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,961 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2008 8,771 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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GU05 XCF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU05 XCF, 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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GU05 XCF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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