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KT05 VBZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VBZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 128,392 miles

General underbody corrosion consistent with vehicle age

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 120,470 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 108,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 95,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 80,461 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 80,456 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 69,139 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 69,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 64,455 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 60,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 54,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 52,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 50,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 47,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,687 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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KT05 VBZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KT05 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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