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HJ55 HGO

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HGO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,241 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 36,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 35,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 35,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 30,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,315 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 19,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,925 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2011 16,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr rtyre edge wearing

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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HJ55 HGO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ55 HGO, 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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HJ55 HGO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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