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GV55 POF

2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto76,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 POF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,203 miles

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

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

General under car corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 132,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

General under car corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

General surface corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 125,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,214 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

benefit of doubt given on testing handbrake effort due to road conditions

handbrake effort only just meeting requirements on 16%

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 63,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,251 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,164 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,751 miles

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

LOW RERSERVE DISTANCE ON PARK BRAKE

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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GV55 POF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 76,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 POF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV55 POF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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