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L300 SKC

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SKC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 61,015 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))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 61,014 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,615 miles

power steering fluid leak

surface corrosion to all brake and suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,196 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,337 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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L300 SKC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L300 SKC, 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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What year was L300 SKC registered?

L300 SKC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is L300 SKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 SKC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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