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K40 AUS

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 AUS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,738 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 127,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,380 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 113,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,628 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,205 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,074 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,348 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,731 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres inner treads balding

rear nimber plate loose

Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres inner treads balding

rear nimber plate loose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,634 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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K40 AUS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K40 AUS, 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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K40 AUS is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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