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KC55 XHP

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 XHP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipes into tank corroded

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

Nearside of vehicle slightly lower on suspension than offside of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 9 Feb 2026 134,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipes into tank corroded

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

Nearside of vehicle slightly lower on suspension than offside of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear air suspension unit slightly damp

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

handbrake efficiency only just met at 19%

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,753 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear air suspension spring weak but no leak detected

Fail 7 Feb 2023 122,745 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear air suspension spring weak but no leak detected

Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,659 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,170 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,756 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,279 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,004 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 12 Nov 2010 51,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,170 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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KC55 XHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KC55 XHP, 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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KC55 XHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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