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JAZ 8963

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,615 mi
Last recorded115,615 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8963
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 115,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,202 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,202 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 110,403 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors gone dark opaque hard to see view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount movement and clicking /knocking noise on turning lock to lock

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 side walls cracking both rear tyres have large deeper cracks no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2020 104,858 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,538 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,214 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 878,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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JAZ 8963 is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JAZ 8963, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 8963 registered?

JAZ 8963 is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is JAZ 8963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8963 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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