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GV05 EWN

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 133,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 133,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 128,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe to tank ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 112,988 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Mirror glass discoloured but still in usable condition.

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper sliders seized but brake efficiency ok (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Mirror glass discoloured but still in usable condition.

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper sliders seized but brake efficiency ok (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 85,485 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Low pressure pipe corroding (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 85,485 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Low pressure pipe corroding (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Low pressure pipe (2.3.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,101 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,095 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,801 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight weep from nearside front cv boot.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,090 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 EWN 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 69.6%.

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 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 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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