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KW55 YEG

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,269 mi
Last recorded112,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YEG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 111,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 111,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,186 miles

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

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

parking brake (foot operated) has long travel

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 81,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil mist around steering rack and pump

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,291 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front discs slightly corroded (inner face)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 59,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,201 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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KW55 YEG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KW55 YEG, 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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KW55 YEG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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