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GY55 LHZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,628 mi
Last recorded122,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LHZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,628 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,823 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,469 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 108,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,673 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 100,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,176 miles

Windscreen has stone chip in zone B

Pass 31 Aug 2019 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,405 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,289 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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GY55 LHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY55 LHZ, 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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GY55 LHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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