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HG05 OEJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

203,306 mi
Last recorded203,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 OEJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 203,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 203,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 191,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 181,863 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 178,160 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers in poor condition

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass in poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Rear exhaust hangers are broken

Pass 15 Oct 2021 172,326 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm - Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,558 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged In poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Fail 2 Nov 2020 166,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged In poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Pass 9 May 2019 158,386 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but system is still supported

Pass 3 May 2018 150,377 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 23 May 2017 141,630 miles

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 131,744 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 119,691 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,338 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 105,290 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 93,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,262 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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HG05 OEJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 HG05 OEJ, 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 OEJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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