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HG05 HUO

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,961 mi
Last recorded172,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HUO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 172,961 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 160,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 160,647 miles

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 156,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 156,061 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 144,478 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,300 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,426 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre valve stem perished/split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,293 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,082 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,373 miles

Both front inner lower arm bushes cracking up.

Both rear tyres weathered.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,913 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HG05 HUO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG05 HUO, 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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HG05 HUO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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