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GW55 MZG

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 MZG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,331 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 68,331 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,798 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 65,798 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 62,423 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 62,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 49,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at ferrule end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at ferrule end (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,438 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,437 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,800 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

PARKING BRAKE WILL NEED ADJUSTMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,107 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Foot/Handbrake will need adjustment in the future

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

Slight wear on the front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,357 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Handbrake/Footbrake will need adjusting in the near future

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,841 miles

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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GW55 MZG is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 GW55 MZG, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GW55 MZG is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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