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KT05 RNY

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

185,293 mi
Last recorded185,293 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RNY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 185,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

plastic covers on sills

rear suspension rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2026 185,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

plastic covers on sills

rear suspension rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2025 178,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 178,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill badly holed and corroded within 30cm off a mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine has major oil leak at offside front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill badly holed and corroded within 30cm off a mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 177,239 miles

General corrosion entire underside of vehicle and related components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 177,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush, rear most)(marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion entire underside of vehicle and related components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 168,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 168,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 149,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 149,502 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 132,357 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,357 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,318 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,839 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 99,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,788 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 64,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

centre seat removed seatbelt not checked

Pass 16 May 2012 64,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre seat removed seatbelt not checked

Pass 11 May 2011 45,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 45,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,126 miles

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

both front tyres edges wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 4,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 3,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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KT05 RNY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KT05 RNY, 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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KT05 RNY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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