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GV05 ENP

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,063 mi
Last recorded178,063 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ENP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 178,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 166,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 154,900 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 154,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,831 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,004 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,977 miles

cut at sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

slight sweat around power steering pump area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,545 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing slight

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,205 miles

front wipers smearing slight

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,417 miles

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

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

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)

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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GV05 ENP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GV05 ENP, 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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GV05 ENP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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