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L5 VSN

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VSN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 114,879 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,407 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,377 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount in front of back box corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,540 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake pedal reserve travel just enouth to pass test advise adjustment soon.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,943 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 104,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 78,104 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,074 miles

f/pads low

front tyres low & unevenly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,831 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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L5 VSN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L5 VSN, 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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L5 VSN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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