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GW55 XTN

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XTN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear outer not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 107,513 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,072 miles

Front under tray in secure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer bracket broken

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (by suspension) broken (6.1.2 (a))

exposed suspension metalwork slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,171 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 38,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,368 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,919 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc inner face lightly corroded

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 XTN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GW55 XTN, 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 GW55 XTN registered?

GW55 XTN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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