CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV55 PWF

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 155,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 155,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight fading to headlights

Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,569 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,065 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,542 miles

Tow bar fitted with out tow ball

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,542 miles

Tow bar fitted with out tow ball

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,595 miles

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

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
Full Lexus RX300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV55 PWF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV55 PWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV55 PWF?

You can check the full history of GV55 PWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV55 PWF registered?

GV55 PWF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is GV55 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 PWF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV55 PWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV55 PWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.