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J5 MBV

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests46 (39 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MBV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

39 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 115,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,483 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 136,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,796 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe to tank

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel tank cover corrodded

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 10 Jun 2023 129,419 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe to tank

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel tank cover corrodded

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 125,016 miles

Both front tyres cut and worn inner edge

Vehicle corroded underside

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 118,490 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 118,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,524 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,128 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 92,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 92,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,242 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,241 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 May 2011 69,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2010 61,412 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,342 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,658 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,170 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,302 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 60,302 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,022 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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J5 MBV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 J5 MBV, 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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J5 MBV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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