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GY05 LVH

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,954 mi
Last recorded149,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LVH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 149,954 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded But Not excessively Weakened

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2025 149,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded But Not excessively Weakened

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,411 miles

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 20 Mar 2023 144,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 138,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 114,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,640 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust front pipe centre bracket broken

nearside front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,721 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,407 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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GY05 LVH is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 GY05 LVH, 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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GY05 LVH is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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