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GV05 YTU

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,075 mi
Last recorded60,075 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YTU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 52,256 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 52,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,319 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 48,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,188 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 42,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,340 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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GV05 YTU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV05 YTU, 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 GV05 YTU registered?

GV05 YTU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is GV05 YTU safe to buy?

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