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GY05 XSF

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,806 mi
Last recorded118,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XSF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,806 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,514 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on the outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,904 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,414 miles

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,476 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded insecure

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 90,475 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded insecure

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 82,611 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,272 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,953 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GY05 XSF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black 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 GY05 XSF, 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 GY05 XSF registered?

GY05 XSF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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